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baked salmon topped with fresh chopped basil and sliced lemons

Baked Lemon Basil Salmon Recipe

If you're looking for a new twist on your baked salmon dinner, try this Lemon Basil Salmon Recipe. A simple combo of lemon, fresh basil and butter makes this meal extra flavorful. Substitute olive oil for the butter and you have a dairy free version.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 412kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Salmon
  • 2 Tablespoons Avocado or Olive Oil
  • Pinch Sea Salt
  • 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter - melted
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Handful Fresh Basil - chopped
  • Salt/Pepper - to taste
  • 1 Lemon - sliced optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF
  • Place salmon on rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Coast salmon with oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • While salmon is baking, mix melted butter, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper.
  • After salmon has been baking for 10 minutes, spoon basil butter mixture over the salmon and top with sliced lemons.
  • Broil on high for 5-6 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g
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