Description
This Baked Sockeye Salmon recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare this delicious fish. The salmon is baked with garlic butter, lemon, and fresh dill for a perfectly tender and tasty dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds sockeye salmon, skin on
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 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: Allow the salmon to come to room temperature.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 190C/380F. Line a large baking tray with tin foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray. Add half of the sliced lemon to the base.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture: Whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, and minced garlic.
- Assemble the Salmon: Transfer the salmon to the baking dish. Pour the garlic butter oil mixture over the fish and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the Salmon: Roll the sides of the foil up slightly and bake the salmon for 17 minutes, or until tender on top. Check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 145F.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the sockeye salmon from the oven, top it with the 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 221 kcal
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
