SALMON ROASTED IN BUTTER
This simple fish dish is best made with wild salmon, but it works equally well with the farmed sort. It's astonishingly easy. In a hot oven, melt butter in a skillet until it sizzles, add the salmon, flip, remove the skin, then allow to roast a few minutes more. You'll have an elegant fish dinner in about 15 minutes. Don't be afraid to play with herb and fat combinations: parsley, chervil or dill work well with butter; thyme, basil or marjoram with olive oil; or peanut oil with cilantro or mint.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Place the butter and half the herb in a roasting pan just large enough to fit the salmon and place it in the oven. Heat about 5 minutes, until the butter melts and the herb begins to sizzle.
- Add the salmon to the pan, skin side up. Roast 4 minutes. Remove from the oven, then peel the skin off. (If the skin does not lift right off, cook 2 minutes longer.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper and turn the fillet over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper again.
- Roast 3 to 5 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the fillet and the degree of doneness you prefer. Cut into serving portions, spoon a little of the butter over each and garnish with the remaining herb. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 339 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Favour Agisogu
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The salmon was bland and the skin was tough.
Sohailkhan Sohail
[email protected]The salmon was a bit overcooked for my taste. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.
Z Noor
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit dry. I think it could use more butter or oil.
Januka Thapa
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too simple for my taste. I like to add more herbs and spices to my salmon. But it's a good starting point for those who are new to cooking salmon.
hondrea pickett
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The salmon was cooked to perfection and everyone loved the crispy skin. I will definitely be making this again.
Aziedu Gender
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for roasted salmon. It's so easy to make and the salmon always turns out perfectly cooked. I love the crispy skin and the succulent, flaky interior.
Ava Rowe
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The salmon is always moist and flavorful. I like to add a bit of lemon zest to the butter for extra flavor.
Thokozane Alex
[email protected]I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the butter adds a lovely flavor. I like to serve it with a simple salad.
tosin adeyanju
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the salmon turned out delicious. I used skinless salmon fillets and they cooked evenly throughout. The butter added a nice richness to the fish.
Anne powers
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about roasting salmon in butter, but I'm glad I gave it a try. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the butter added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Lawrence Kanu
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the butter adds a delicious flavor. I like to serve it with roasted potatoes and asparagus.
Jesse Alvarez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was so moist and flavorful. The butter and lemon really brought out the taste of the fish. I will definitely be making this again.
Olivia Biddle
[email protected]I followed the recipe to the letter and the salmon turned out amazing. It was cooked evenly throughout and the skin was perfectly crispy. The butter added a lovely richness to the fish. I served it with roasted vegetables and a lemon wedge, and it wa
Larry F
[email protected]Roasted salmon in butter is a staple dish in my household. I've tried various recipes, but this one from AliceRecipes is by far the simplest and most delicious. The salmon came out perfectly cooked, with a crispy skin and a succulent, flaky interior.