Description
Lemon Lime Salmon with Lemon Butter is a vibrant and easy-to-make dish that brings the flavors of fresh citrus right to your table. This delightful recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or special gatherings. The combination of zesty lemon and lime enhances the natural richness of the salmon, while a buttery sauce adds a luxurious touch. Serve it alongside your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lemon
- 1 lime
- 3/4 pound salmon fillets or steaks
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Zest the lemon and lime; juice half of each. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of juice with cumin, garlic, and olive oil.
- Place salmon on parchment paper in a baking dish. Sprinkle zest over salmon and pour juice mixture on top.
- Season with salt and pepper, then arrange sliced lemon and lime on top. Wrap parchment around salmon to keep moist.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Mix remaining citrus juice with butter in a bowl; microwave until melted if needed.
- Serve the salmon topped with lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg