Description
A simple and flavorful baked salmon dish topped with lemon-caper butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix butter, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet.
- Spread lemon-caper butter evenly over the salmon.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for best results.
- Adjust baking time based on thickness of fillets.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg