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Stovetop~35 minComplexity

Lemon Butter Garlic Salmon

Lemon Butter Garlic Salmon provides 31g protein and 328 calories per serving—an omega-3 rich option for muscle recovery and joint health. Six servings cook on the stovetop in quick time, making this an efficient weekly prep for staying lean while training.

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Ingredients

6 servings
  • Unsalted Butter(80g)
  • Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
  • Garlic
  • Brown sugar(15g)
  • Salmon(907g)
  • 1 pinch sea salt (to taste)
  • 1 Pinch Cracked Pepper (To Taste, Optional)
  • Lemon
  • Parsley, Fresh(30g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

  1. 1Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat (1–2 minutes), then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, whisk in the lemon juice and brown sugar, and set the sauce aside.
  2. 2Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  3. 3Tear off 6 pieces of foil, each large enough to wrap one salmon fillet completely. Place one salmon fillet skin-side down on each piece of foil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4Spoon the lemon butter sauce evenly over each salmon fillet, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and top with lemon slices. Fold the foil over each fillet to seal the packet completely.
  5. 5Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, until the salmon is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork (check by carefully opening one packet and inserting a fork into the thickest part).
  6. 6Carefully open each foil packet (watch for escaping steam) and transfer the salmon to a serving plate or airtight container.
  7. 7Divide the salmon evenly among 6 airtight containers while hot, spooning any pan juices over each fillet. Cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

328

calories

31g

protein

31g

fat

Carbohydrates
3g
Saturated fat
4.6g
Sodium
94 mg
Dietary fiber
0.2g

6 servings per batch · ~182g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Lemon Butter Garlic Salmon have per serving?

Each serving contains 31g of protein at 328 calories, with 31g fat and only 3g carbs. The high fat content comes from omega-3 rich salmon, making this a nutrient-dense protein choice.

How long does Lemon Butter Garlic Salmon take to prep?

This is a quick prep recipe that cooks on the stovetop and batch-preps 6 servings at once. You'll have multiple ready-to-eat salmon dinners from a single prep session.

Is Lemon Butter Garlic Salmon good for fat loss?

At 328 calories and 31g protein per serving with minimal carbs, this recipe is excellent for fat loss phases where you're prioritizing protein intake while keeping calories controlled. The low 3g carb count makes it a standalone dinner without needing additional sides.

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