Baked Lemon Butter Salmon (2-Ingredients)
This baked lemon butter salmon is the simplest way to make salmon taste really good. Spread on lemon butter, squeeze a little fresh lemon over the top, and bake. Easy, reliable, and ready in about 15–20 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 4 TB Lemon Butter
- 1 Lemon, zested and juiced
- 1.5 lbs Salmon, patted dry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the salmon dry and place it on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if it has skin.
- Season and bake. Spread the lemon butter evenly over the top of the salmon. Bake for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily in the center or reaches about 125–130°F.
- Remove from the oven. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything and enjoy!
Notes
- Skin-on salmon helps keep the fish juicy and is easy to remove after baking if desired.
- Don’t overbake. Start checking at 10 minutes. Salmon cooks quickly and you don’t want it to dry out.
- Add herbs: Fresh herbs like dill, basil, or parsley are great herbs to add on after baking.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with roasted vegetables and rice, on top of creamy lemon pasta, or cold at brunch with noodle kugel and a bright green salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
