Lemon Butter Salmon
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
For Roasted Salmon
- 1 ¾ lb fresh salmon
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For Lemon Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Roasted Salmon
- Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
- Cut salmon into equal portions.
- Rub the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes. The salmon should be flaky and crisp around the edges.
Lemon Butter Sauce
- While salmon is baking prepare the lemon butter sauce.
- In a sauce pan, add 4 tablespoon of butter to 2 cloves of minced garlic. Cook over medium heat till fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk in fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, and black pepper. The sauce will thicken. Remove from heat. Set aside while the salmon finishes cooking.
Assembly
- Plate the salmon and pour the warm lemon butter sauce over the salmon. Serve.