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A perfectly baked salmon fillet seasoned with herbs and spices, served with lemon slices and green beans.

Super Simple Salmon

This recipe offers a straightforward way to prepare delicious salmon fillets. It's designed for busy home cooks who want a healthy and flavorful meal without a lot of fuss.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 304
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Stir garlic powder, basil, and salt together in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the mixture evenly over salmon.
  4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and cook until browned and flaky, about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Serve salmon with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 37gFat: 16g

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable for meal prepping. You can prepare the seasoning mix ahead of time and store it in an airtight container. The cooked salmon can be refrigerated and reheated gently for quick lunches or dinners.

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