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Lemon Butter Roasted Salmon

Name: Lemon Butter Roasted Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 unit salmon fillets; 0.5 cup butter; 1 unit lemon; 3 unit garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

The ultimate 'I'm too tired to cook' luxury: flaky salmon with a rich, buttery glaze in just 15 minutes of oven time.

Total: 17 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 12 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: easy
Calories: 781
Cost: $$$/serving

When the day feels long and your energy is low, this roasted salmon is your secret weapon for an elegant dinner without the stress. It relies on a simple combination of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and garlic to create a rich, indulgent sauce that coats every flake of fish perfectly. You don't need to prep anything complicated or spend hours over a hot stove; just toss the ingredients together and let the oven do the heavy lifting. The result is a deeply satisfying, buttery meal that tastes like it came from a bistro but takes less than 20 minutes total. It’s high-protein, incredibly satisfying, and honestly, the easiest way to feel like you're treating yourself after a grueling day.

Ingredients

2 unit salmon fillets
0.5 cup butter — melted
1 unit lemon
3 unit garlic — minced
1 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

Method

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2 In a small bowl (or just right on the tray), whisk together the melted butter, juice of one lemon, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3 Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Brush the butter mixture generously over each fillet until well coated.
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4 Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
5 Let rest for 2 minutes before serving; this helps the sauce set slightly and makes the fish easier to handle.

Variations

Honey Mustard Twist — Swap the lemon for 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard and 1 tbsp of honey for a sweeter, tangier glaze.
No-Oven Shortcut — Sear the salmon in a skillet with the butter mixture for 4 minutes per side if you want to skip the oven entirely.

Notes

If you want even more flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or thinly sliced lemon wheels before serving. The butter will sizzle and brown slightly in the oven—this is where all the deliciousness lives!