Easy Elegant Salmon

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this "Easy Elegant Salmon" recipe—an effortless yet refined dish that's bursting with flavor. Succulent salmon fillets are baked to perfection, then drizzled with a luxurious herb butter sauce infused with garlic, fresh lemon zest, parsley, and thyme. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a simple cooking process, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Perfect for entertaining or a quick family meal, the addition of optional white wine in the sauce makes this dish truly special. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables, a crisp salad, or fluffy rice for a complete, delicious meal that's sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless as preferred)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 lemon lemon (zested and juiced)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped fresh)
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves (fresh or dried)
• 2 tablespoons white wine (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down if applicable.

Step 4

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.

Step 5

While the salmon is baking, prepare the herb butter sauce. In a small skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 7

Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, and white wine (if using). Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.

Step 8

Remove the sauce from heat and taste. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 9

Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven and transfer it to serving plates.

Step 10

Drizzle the warm herb butter sauce generously over the salmon fillets.

Step 11

Garnish with additional parsley or lemon slices, if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, rice, or salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	993.2 grams (993.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2364

Total Fat 180.30g	231%
Saturated Fat 57.20g	286%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 628mg	209%
Sodium 2850mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 9.30g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 2.00g
Protein 177.70g	355%

Vitamin D 4208IU	21040%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 3119mg	66%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.4%

Protein: 30.0%

Carbs: 1.6%