Low-carb Baked Salmon With Lemon Butter

This Low-Carb Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter recipe is a delicious and healthy option for a quick and easy dinner. The combination of tender baked salmon with a zesty lemon butter sauce is sure to impress your taste buds.

Low-carb Baked Salmon With Lemon Butter

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Brush the lemon butter mixture over the salmon fillets.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
  6. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250
Protein
30g
Fat
12g
Carbohydrates
2g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Basting brush Small bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the baked salmon with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete and nutritious meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the lemon butter mixture before brushing it onto the salmon fillets.

Cost

$20