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