How to Make Buttery Broiled Salmon with Lemon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and heart-healthy fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the most delicious and simple methods is to broil it with butter and lemon. This Buttery Broiled Salmon with Lemon recipe is the perfect combination of rich, indulgent flavors and bright, citrusy notes that bring out the natural essence of the fish.

Broiling salmon is a quick and easy cooking method that allows the fish to develop a crispy, caramelized exterior while remaining tender and...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons grated yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 slices lemon, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 fillets

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Whisk lemon juice, melted butter, onion, honey, dill, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a medium bowl.
  • Season both sides of salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Coat a cast iron or oven-safe skillet with oil. Lay each fillet in the cold skillet and heat over high heat for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and brush or spoon lemon glaze on top of each fillet.
  • Transfer skillet to the preheated broiler and cook, periodically moving the skillet, until fillets flake easily with a fork and are a little caramelized around the edges, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve with lemon slices.
  • Nutrition

    317 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 186mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 560mg