Garlic Salmon with Butter and Lemon
This Garlic Salmon with Butter and Lemon delivers 3g protein and 190 calories per serving — designed as a side protein rather than your main target. Quick-preps 4 servings, offering a fat-forward preparation when you're cycling higher-fat, lower-carb days. Stack with legumes or lean proteins to reach your total daily macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Salmon
- •Butter(60g)
- •Garlic(20g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(15g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (Divided, Plus Additional To Taste)
- •Additional lemon slices (optional)
- •Green Beans(454g)
- •Tomato, Cherry
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
Instructions
- 1Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Arrange the salmon fillets in the center of the sheet.
- 2In a small bowl with a fork, combine the softened butter, garlic, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mash to create a paste, then rub on the salmon fillets. If desired, arrange extra lemon slices on top.
- 3Place the green beans and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat, then arrange around the salmon. Drizzle the lemon juice over the top of the salmon and vegetables.
- 4Place the sheet pan in the oven and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 135 to 140 degrees F, about 16 to 20 minutes.* Let rest 3 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, then serve, sprinkled with additional salt and/or pepper to taste.
Nutrition — Per Serving
190
calories
3g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 8.3g
- Sodium
- 113 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.7g
4 servings per batch · ~156g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Garlic Salmon with Butter and Lemon have per serving?
Each serving contains 3g of protein and 190 calories, with 16g fat and 11g carbs. This is a lower-protein option best suited as a side dish or complement to higher-protein mains rather than a standalone meal.
How long does Garlic Salmon with Butter and Lemon take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings on the stovetop. You can have all servings ready in minimal active time, making it efficient for weeknight dinners.
Is Garlic Salmon with Butter and Lemon good for fat loss?
At only 190 calories per serving, this recipe fits fat loss phases where you're managing overall calorie intake. However, the 3g protein per serving is low, so pair it with a high-protein side to meet daily targets.
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