Healthy Baked Salmon
An easy and elegant healthy baked salmon recipe featuring butter and seasonings. Salmon is a good source of nutrients-and tastes great! Step by step photos and easy instructions.
Servings: 4
Calories: 242kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz salmon filet
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, sliced
- dill, optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 500. Line a large pan with foil and place salmon filet on pan.
- Melt butter in microwave safe bowl then add seasonings to bowl. Stir to combine then pour butter mixture over salmon and cover completely.
- Place lemon slices over filet.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until cooked. Garnish with dill if desired.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Melt butter in a glass bowl in the microwave then add seasonings for one bowl prep.
- Line cooking pan with foil for easy clean up.
- Serving size for most people is 6-8 oz.
- Store any leftover cooked salmon in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.1mg
