Description
This sockeye salmon recipe features a mouthwatering combination of garlic, butter, and fresh lemon, delivering a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds sockeye salmon skin on
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large lemon sliced
4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh dill
Instructions
- Bring the salmon to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 190C/380F. Line a large baking tray with tin foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray. Add half the sliced lemon to the base.
- Whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, and minced garlic.
- Transfer the salmon to the baking dish. Pour the garlic butter oil mixture over the fish and season with salt and pepper.
- Roll the sides of the foil up slightly and bake the salmon for 17 minutes, or until tender on top (you can also check the internal temperature and make sure it is 145F).
- Remove the sockeye salmon from the oven, top it with remaining lemon slice and fresh dill, and cover with foil. Let the fish rest for 5 minutes, before serving.
Notes
TO STORE: Keep the leftover baked salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. TO FREEZE: Once cool, the leftovers can be placed in an airtight container and frozen for up to 2 months. TO REHEAT: Reheat it in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds or until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Entree
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sockeye salmon recipe, baked salmon, healthy salmon dish, garlic butter salmon