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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

A simple baked salmon topped with a lemon garlic butter sauce and a Parmesan panko crust, served with roasted broccoli.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pounds wild Alaskan salmon fillet with or without skin
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for lemon butter sauce
  • 4-6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2/3 cup panko
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, for panko topping
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan freshly grated
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt for broccoli
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper for broccoli

Equipment

  • jelly roll pan or rimmed baking sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Microplane or grater
  • oven-safe spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil leaving about 2 inches of overhang on the long sides, spray lightly with nonstick spray, and place the salmon in the center of the foil (skin side down if present); fold the foil sides up snugly around the salmon and push the wrapped salmon to one side of the pan.
  2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and the minced garlic; microwave just until the butter is melted. Whisk in the lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, Dijon, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the lemon garlic butter sauce evenly over the salmon.
  4. In a small bowl, stir the panko with 2 tablespoons melted butter and the 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan until the butter is absorbed. Pat the mixture evenly over the top of the salmon.
  5. Toss the broccoli florets with 2½ tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and spread them in a single layer in the open space on the pan next to the salmon.
  6. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, depending on salmon thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the broccoli is tender.
  7. For a golden panko topping, broil about 1 minute more watching closely until the panko is lightly browned.
  8. Garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley if desired and season with extra salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • I purchase mine at Costco without skin for a reasonable price.