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    Lemon Butter Salmon

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    lemon butter salmon with rice and roasted asparagus

    This Lemon Butter Salmon recipe is easy to make and ready in under 20 minutes.

    Baked salmon in foil gives you a nice, juicy salmon flavored with a delicious seasoning blend, butter, and lemons.

    lemon butter salmon with rice and roasted asparagus

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    the best lemon butter salmon recipe

    I love this lemon butter salmon recipe because it is so easy to make and gives a really flavorful dinner with only 4 ingredients. It's simple to assemble and only needs about 12 minutes in the oven.

    The Tuscan Herb Seasoning adds a lot of flavor and pairs perfectly with the citrus from the lemon.

    ingredients

    • salmon filets
    • lemons
    • Tuscan Herb Seasoning (store-bought or you can use this recipe)
    • butter
    ingredients for lemon butter salmon

    side dishes for salmon

    • mashed potatoes
    • garlic parmesan roasted broccoli and cauliflower
    • easy oven roasted broccoli
    • oven roasted garlic brown sugar carrots
    • rice
    • parmesan orzo

    how to make baked lemon butter salmon

    Detailed instructions and measurements to make lemon butter salmon are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

    1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    2. On a sheet of foil, place the salmon filet. Top it with ½ tablespoon of Tuscan Herb Seasoning, lemon slices, and 1 tablespoon of butter.
    3. Close the foil completely around the salmon filet and seal it tightly. Repeat this for each filet.
    4. Place the foil packets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
    5. Remove and enjoy!
    salmon on foil
    salmon filet coated in tuscan herb seasoning
    salmon filet with tuscan herb seasoning and butter
    salmon filet with tuscan herb seasoning, butter, and lemons
    salmon wrapped in foil

    tips, tricks and faqs

    I prefer to use unsalted butter in order to control the salt in the dish. Because the Tuscan Herb Seasoning has salt in it already, I find that unsalted butter gives the best flavor.

    Always use fresh lemons. While buying store-bought lemon juice may seem like a quick shortcut, it will change the overall flavor.

    Fresh lemons will give you the best flavor. Having the slices rest on the salmon through the cooking process allows the juice to soak in as it bakes.

    You can broil it at the end. If you like a crispy exterior to your salmon, you can open the foil packets and broil for the last minute or so of cooking time to crisp up the top. You'll want to remove the lemon slices before doing this.

    Is lemon good on salmon?

    Lemon adds an excellent citrus flavor to salmon.

    How many calories are in lemon butter salmon?

    This recipe has 345 calories per serving.

    How do you wrap salmon in foil?

    Start by laying the foil across a flat surface. Place the salmon filet in the middle of the foil. Add your seasoning, lemon, and butter on top. Grab opposite sides of the foil and bring them together at the top. Roll them down together. Grab the remaining opposite sides of foil and roll them into the salmon and seal them all together.

    How long do you bake salmon in foil?

    For an average 6-ounce salmon filet, I recommend baking them for 12 minutes at 425°F.

    substitutions and alterations

    • I don't recommend any substitutions or alterations in this recipe. As written will give you the best results.

    how to store leftover salmon

    You can store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

    how to reheat salmon

    Salmon can easily become overcooked, especially in the microwave. I recommend serving it cold or room temperature over salad.

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    lemon butter salmon with rice and roasted asparagus

    Lemon Butter Salmon

    This Lemon Butter Salmon recipe is easy to make and ready in under 20 minutes.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Main Dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 salmon filets
    Calories 345 kcal
    Protein 34 g

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 salmon filets
    • 2 whole lemons sliced
    • 2 tablespoons tuscan herb seasoning
    • 4 tablespoons butter

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    • On a sheet of foil, place the salmon filet. Top it with ½ tablespoon of tuscan herb seasoning, lemon slices, and 1 tablespoon of butter.
    • Close the foil around the salmon filet and seal it tightly. Repeat for all the filets.
    • Place the foil packets in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
    • Remove and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Butter Salmon
    Serving Size
     
    1 salmon filet
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    345
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    22
    g
    34
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    124
    mg
    41
    %
    Sodium
     
    145
    mg
    6
    %
    Potassium
     
    837
    mg
    24
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    34
    g
    68
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    418
    IU
    8
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    24
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy. It should only be used for estimation purposes and is not a guarantee of any kind. Nutritional information varies widely between brands and types of ingredients used. It is recommended that you calculate the nutritional information based on your own ingredients and brands used. Sweetly Splendid, LLC makes no guarantees as to the exact nutrition information.

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