Easy 5-Ingredient Salmon

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This easy salmon recipe is a delicious way to prepare fresh fillets using just a few ingredients from your pantry.

Recipe by Angela
Updated on January 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 4 lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Stir garlic powder, basil, and salt together in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over salmon.

  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and cook until browned and flaky, about 5 minutes per side.

  3. Serve salmon with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304 Calories
16g Fat
3g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 12mg 61%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 665mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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