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Roasted salmon and asparagus in baking dish garnished with thin lemon slices.
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5 from 21 votes

Roasted Salmon in Butter

Simple, yet full of flavor this oven roasted salmon is baked in a butter herb sauce with asparagus. It's ready in under 20 and sure to be a winner!
Course Entree, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Diabetic
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 4 6 ounces salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons Danish Creamery Sea Salted Premium Butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon slices for serving
  • ½ pound asparagus optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Place the butter in an 8 x 11-inch baking dish and set in the oven for 5 minutes, until the butter is melted.
  • Remove the dish from the oven, add the parsley, oregano, garlic and pepper, and toss to combine. Carefully place the salmon fillets in the dish, and use a brush to spread the butter herbed mixture on top of the salmon.
  • Roast for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Spoon any remaining butter sauce over the salmon and serve with more fresh parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

*Nutrition label includes lemon and asparagus.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg