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a spoon pouring herbed butter over lemon herb salmon with a lemon wedge to the side.

Lemon Herb Salmon

Melissa Griffiths
Zesty and succulent, my lemon herb salmon is a winner in both taste and nutrition! Smothered in rich herbed butter and coated in lemon juice, this recipe is easy to follow and guaranteed to impress. And the best part? It's easy to make and can be on the table in just 25 minutes!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 544 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 1 teaspoon basil (dried, see note)
  • 1 teaspoon parsley (dried)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (dried)
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 salmon filets (fresh or thawed)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lemons (cut into wedges)

For the Herbed Butter

  • ½ cup butter (one stick)
  • ¼ cup parsley (fresh, minced)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano (fresh, minced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)

Instructions
 

  • Combine herbs, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  • Sprinkle over salmon and lightly press until all the filets are evenly coated.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat until the oil is shimmering.
  • Add the salmon filets. Cook 6-8 minutes per side until deep golden brown. This time will vary depending on how thick your filets are.
  • When salmon is about 2 minutes away from being done, slice the lemon into wedges and lightly brown them in the pan with the salmon as it finishes cooking.
  • The salmon is done when it reaches 135-145ºF on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove the salmon and lemons from the pan and cover. Wipe out the pan.
  • Add the butter and melt. Turn off the heat.
  • Add the parsley and garlic and stir to combine.
  • Add the salmon and lemons back into the pan along with any accumulated juices. Spoon the herbed butter over the salmon.
  • Squeeze the lemon over the salmon to serve.

Notes

Dried herbs must be used for the herb crust on the salmon. Fresh will burn in that portion of the recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 551mgPotassium: 861mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 846IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
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