Salmon with Garlic Butter Sauce

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This light baked salmon dish with garlic butter sauce serves two quickly and easily, making it a perfect weeknight meal. Serve with salad or potatoes.

Submitted by Steph W
Updated on December 12, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 3 ounces butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste

  • 2 salmon steaks

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in the microwave until melted, about 30 seconds. Add crushed garlic to butter and stir. Season sauce with salt, pepper, and oregano.

  3. Place salmon fillets on a large sheet of aluminum foil and pour sauce on top. Wrap tightly to enclose; place on a baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

496 Calories
45g Fat
2g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 496
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g 58%
Saturated Fat 24g 119%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 386mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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