Sheila's Best Salmon

Elevate your next dinner with "Sheila's Best Salmon," a quick and easy recipe that brings gourmet flair to your table in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets brushed with a flavorful blend of olive oil, paprika, and fresh black pepper, this dish is baked to perfection and topped with a luscious garlic-lemon butter sauce. The zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and zest pairs beautifully with the richness of garlic and butter, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of color and herbaceous notes. Finished with thin lemon slices for a stunning presentation, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a balanced and satisfying dinner. Perfect for seafood lovers, this simple salmon recipe guarantees a restaurant-quality dining experience at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 whole (juiced and zested) lemon
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 whole (sliced thin) lemon slices

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place the fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over the top of the salmon fillets.

Step 4

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30-60 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley to create the garlic-lemon butter sauce.

Step 6

Spoon half of the garlic-lemon butter sauce over the salmon fillets, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Lay lemon slices on top of each fillet for added flavor and presentation.

Step 8

Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the thickest part of the fillet flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature should be 145°F or 63°C).

Step 9

Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.

Step 10

Drizzle the remaining garlic-lemon butter sauce over the fillets before serving. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Step 11

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(887.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1864.2

Total Fat 140.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 365.2mg	0%
Sodium 1740.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g	0%
Total Sugars 3.2g
Protein 144.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 71.5mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 302.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.6%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 3.1%