Oven-Baked Alaska Wild Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
Frozen Wild Alaska salmon fillets are oven baked with herbs and paprika, then served with a simple lemon butter sauce for an easy, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
- Yield: 4 fillets
Ingredients
For the Alaska Wild Salmon
- 4 frozen Wild Alaska salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt, to taste (optional)
- Black pepper, to taste (optional)
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
- 1/2 organic lemon, juiced
- 5 1/2 tablespoons butter (about 2.8 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste (optional)
- Black pepper, to taste (optional)
Optional Serving Suggestions
- Boiled potato sticks
- Pumpkin puree
Nutrition Facts Per Serving*
| Calories | 430 |
| Protein | 34g |
| Carbohydrates | 2g |
| Fat | 31g |
| Saturated Fat | 11g |
| Cholesterol | 120mg |
| Sodium | 110mg |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| *Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes. |
Preparation
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Step 1 Prepare the Salmon
- Preheat oven to 400°F using conventional bake (top and bottom heat).
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, and rosemary.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Rinse the frozen salmon fillets under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish and brush both sides with the seasoned olive oil mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Step 2 Bake the Salmon
- Place the baking dish in the oven.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
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Step 3 Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
- While the salmon bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
- Allow the sauce to gently foam, then remove from the heat.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Step 4 Serve
- Divide the salmon among four plates.
- Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the salmon.
- Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
- Serve with boiled potato sticks and pumpkin puree.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving*
| Calories | 430 |
| Protein | 34g |
| Carbohydrates | 2g |
| Fat | 31g |
| Saturated Fat | 11g |
| Cholesterol | 120mg |
| Sodium | 110mg |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| *Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes. |
