Recipe

baked salmon fillets with herb butter on a baking sheet

Dill Butter Salmon

Salmon filets, painted with a paste of butter, dill and herbs, then roasted in a high oven. The result is a simple, healthy and delicious entree that will be enjoyed by all.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1 45

Servings: Servings

Author: Sweet Daddy D

Here's What You Need

2 pounds Salmon Filets

Dill Butter Paste

1 stick Butter soft but not melted
3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped fine
2 cloves garlic pressed
zest of 1 lemon
Juice of half lemon
Generous pinch kosher salt
½ teaspoon dry thyme

Here's What You Do

Mix all ingredients for Dill Butter Paste together in a small bowl, set aside for about 30 minutes. Butter should be soft but not melted.
Lightly oil a heavy baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Prepare salmon by slicing into four equal pieces across the filet and placing them on the baking sheet, skin side down.
Lightly salt salmon and let sit for about 15 minutes
Apply Dill Paste liberally all over the top and sides of the salmon pieces, set aside for about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Place salmon in the oven and roast for 15 minutes.
Remove the salmon from the oven and baste with melted butter and herbs from the pan.
Return to oven for 5 minutes.
Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes under tented aluminum foil

Recipe Notes

For two pounds of salmon you should end up with about 4 eight-ounce pieces. Adjust that to your preference if needed. The recipe serving size is 8 ounces.

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