Lemon & Garlic Butter Salmon

Total Time: 30 Mins | Servings: 2 | Calories per Serving: 561

Salmon fillets baked in a rich garlic butter sauce and finished with zesty lemon and aromatic fresh herbs for a burst of delightful flavors.

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INGREDIENTS

1-1.5 lbs salmon fillets
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp ginger (minced)
1 lemon
1 tsp parsley (opt.)
1 tsp salmon rub
Salt & pepper (to taste)

TARTAR SAUCE
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Whole Grain Mustard
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper (to taste)

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.

STEP 2
In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Remove from microwave and mix in the minced garlic, ginger, and honey. Squeeze in 2 tbsp lemon juice from the fresh lemon. Set aside butter mixture.

STEP 3
Place salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet. Season with salmon rub, salt and pepper, to taste.

STEP 4
Pour the butter mixture over the salmon fillets.

STEP 5
Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is almost cooked through.

STEP 6
Baste salmon with the butter at the bottom of the pan and return to the oven. Broil on high for 3-5 minutes, or until the top of the salmon is browned to your liking.

STEP 7
Remove from oven and squeeze remaining lemon juice over the salmon. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley, and serve with tartar sauce and your favorite side dish.

OPTIONAL: TARTAR SAUCE
In a small bowl, combine mayo, lemon juice, Dijon, whole grain mustard, salt, and pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve alongside your salmon.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

561 calories | 36.7g protein | 22.8g carbs | 37.1g fat