Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2-2 lbs. Salmon fillet
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For garlic butter sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices, for garnish, optional
For Cajun Seasoning:
- Cajun seasoning
- Olive oil
For Lemon Dill Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried dill (or 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped)
Instructions
1. Allow salmon to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Pat gently with a paper towel.
3. In the meantime, prep seasonings.
4. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
5. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
6. Add chicken broth and lemon juice.
7. Cook for 3-5 more minutes to reduce the sauce.
8. Stir in honey.
9. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
10. When ready to bake, spread olive oil over filet with a brush and top with the desired amount of cajun seasoning.
Nutrition Content
Not available at this time.
Baked Pan Salmon
1. Place salmon, skin side down, on a large baking sheet.
2. Season with salt and pepper and add the desired type of seasoning or sauce.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon.
4. Check for doneness with a thermometer, (aim for no more than 140 degrees F as the salmon will continue to cook a little after removing it from the oven)
5. Use a fork to gently pull back on a section in the thickest part of the filet.
6. The salmon should flake away easily and look opaque.
