Super Simple Salmon Recipe
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Super Simple Salmon

By: SLINKYWINK 
"This is a very simple but delicious way to prepare fresh salmon using just a few ingredients from your pantry."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (88)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 fillets
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 lemon wedges

Directions

  1. Stir together the garlic powder, basil, and salt in a small bowl; rub in equal amounts onto the salmon fillets.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook the salmon in the butter until browned and flaky, about 5 minutes per side. Serve each piece of salmon with a lemon wedge.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 304 | Total Fat: 15.7g | Cholesterol: 90mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by Rachel   view full review
This was a very tasty way to prepare Salmon! I added just a couple things when fixing mine: I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2009 by jessimocha   view full review
Amazing! I used a frozen salmon fillet that I'd put in the fridge the night before. Absolutely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by yumalicious   view full review
PRETTY DARN GOOD:) I LIKE BASIC AND ALWAYS HAVE THESE INGREDIENTS LYING AROUND:) I ALSO ADDED...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by Secret Chef   view full review
I love the simplicity and great taste of this recipe. I've never cooked salmon before so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2009 by Neena   view full review
I made this in 10 minutes. With the pan on low heat, the fillet came out moist and delicious....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2009 by CookinDiva   view full review
This recipe is pretty phenomenal to be so simple! I made it as it was written, but with black...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by LaLa   view full review
I needed a fast, easy recipe with no added sugar, and since I'd never cooked fresh salmon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2009 by tiffscookin   view full review
Wow! This was easy and yummy. Even my 4 yr old liked it. This recipe will definetly go into my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2009 by Marabeth   view full review
Made the salmon exactly as written and it was very good. Served it with fresh asparagus and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by b-detty   view full review
this was kind of boring and a bit too salty for me.

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