Easy Salmon Recipe Lemon Butter Sauce
Each serving of this Salmon Recipe with Lemon Butter Sauce contains 1g protein and 161 calories — a lighter option when you're prioritizing fat or carbs elsewhere. Cooks 4 servings in minutes on the stovetop for a quick dinner without extended prep time. Fits well as a low-protein side or when you're managing overall calorie intake around training.
Ingredients
- •Salmon
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Wine, White, Dry(30g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •1/4 teaspoon salt (to season)
- •1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper (to season)
- •Unsalted Butter(60g)
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Wine, White, Dry(30g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(120g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
Instructions
- 1Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and wine together in a small bowl. Rub salmon with the mixture and arrange in baking dish. Season with a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until salmon is opaque throughout.
- 4While salmon is baking, melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- 5Pour in the wine and let cook for 2-3 minutes until just starting to reduce. Add in cream and cook until sauce thickens slightly.
- 6Take off the heat and stir through lemon juice and parsley.
- 7Pour the sauce over the cooked salmon in the dish to mix through the natural pan juices released from the salmon while baking.
- 8Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
161
calories
1g
protein
27g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 7.4g
- Sodium
- 14 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
4 servings per batch · ~89g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Salmon Recipe Lemon Butter Sauce have per serving?
Each serving contains 1g of protein and 161 calories with 27g fat and 5g carbs. This is a fat-focused recipe that's minimal in protein, so it should be paired with additional protein sources for meal prep.
How long does Easy Salmon Recipe Lemon Butter Sauce take to prep?
Marked as quick prep, this stovetop recipe yields 4 servings in one cooking session. You can have four salmon portions ready in minimal active time.
Is Easy Salmon Recipe Lemon Butter Sauce good for fat loss?
At 161 calories per serving with zero carbs and minimal protein (1g), this recipe works as a flavorful fat-focused side rather than a primary protein source during fat loss. Pair it with a high-protein addition to create a complete fat loss meal.
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