Broiled Salmon with Lemon Butter

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 3

A healthy and delicious recipe for broiled salmon with lemon butter.

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

5 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

17 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

Fat

18g

Broiled salmon with lemon butter is a healthy and delicious seafood dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. This recipe features tender and flaky salmon fillets that are seasoned with salt and pepper, then broiled until cooked through. The salmon is then topped with a rich and tangy lemon butter sauce, made with butter, lemon juice, and parsley. This dish is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making it an excellent choice for a healthy and balanced diet.

Instructions

1.	Preheat broiler on high.
2.	Line a baking sheet with foil and place salmon on it.
3.	Season salmon with salt and pepper.
4.	Broil salmon for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
5.	In a small saucepan, melt butter and mix in lemon juice.
6.	Drizzle lemon butter over salmon and sprinkle with parsley.
7.	Serve immediately.

PROS

High in omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

Quick and easy to prepare.

CONS

May be too oily for some.

Not suitable for those with seafood allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation, improve heart health, and boost brain function.
It is also rich in protein, vitamin D, and several other important nutrients.

	1 lb salmon fillet
	2 tbsp butter
	1 tbsp lemon juice
	1 tbsp chopped parsley
	Salt and pepper to taste