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Easy Broiled Salmon

Naturally delicious salmon ramped up with a delectable mustard butter sauce is broiled for a fork-tender treat. Healthy eating has never been this delicious! And, like most fish, it cooks up quickly for a perfect busy weeknight meal!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 492kcal
Author Imma

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan 
  • 1 Baking sheet pan lined with parchment paper
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets 
  • tablespoons melted butter 
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil  
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons  rosemary, minced
  • 1 tablespoon mustard  
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter, then add oil, followed by garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Then add the minced thyme and rosemary, and cook for 30 seconds to a minute. Turn off the heat, add mustard and lemon juice. 
  • Preheat the broiler. Adjust your rack to the center position in your oven.
  • Line a heavy-rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Use cooking spray to spray the baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Salt and pepper them, then place them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Using a spoon, pour butter mustard sauce over the fillets. Broil for 3 minutes. Then, flip the fillets and baste them with butter sauce. Broil for another 3 minutes. Salmon is done when it is fork tender.

Notes

  • Check for doneness with the tip of a paring knife. When the fish flakes easily with a fork, you're ready.
  • Put your oven rack about 6 inches from the broiling element for the best use of heat.
  • Preheat your broiler for about 5 minutes before putting your salmon in the oven.
  • If your salmon fillets have skin, broil them skin-side down for about 6 minutes, with no flipping.
  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg