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Two glistening fillets of Romantic Garlic Butter Salmon Dinner for Two, topped with minced garlic and herbs.

Romantic Garlic Butter Salmon Dinner for Two (Healthy)

This recipe makes a flavorful and healthy garlic butter salmon suitable for a dinner for two. It cooks quickly and uses simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) Skin on or off
Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Butter Melted
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet or baking sheet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease an oven-safe skillet.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet or skillet.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
  4. Spoon the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet, making sure to coat the surface.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fillets.
  6. Serve immediately. You can garnish with fresh parsley or a lemon wedge if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a complete meal, serve this salmon with roasted asparagus or a simple side salad.

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