Description
This quick and easy Baked Salmon with Herb Butter is a healthy, delicious dinner packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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4 salmon fillets (preferably skin-on)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Optional: red pepper flakes for a hint of heat
Instructions
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Oven
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper or cooking spray
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Mixing bowl
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Spoon or fork (for mixing butter)
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Knife and cutting board (for herbs and garlic)
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Measuring spoons
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Paper towels (for drying salmon)
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Meat thermometer (for checking doneness, optional)
Notes
Choose fresh salmon with vibrant color and firm texture. Letting the salmon rest after baking keeps it moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: baked salmon, herb butter salmon, healthy dinner, easy salmon recipe