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Butter Baked Salmon with Cast-Iron Hasselback Potatoes

Try this method for the richest, easiest way to cook fish.

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Jan 25, 2022

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butter baked salmon with castiron hasselback potatoes

Ian Palmer

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

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Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Cast-Iron Hasselback Potatoes, for serving, optional

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 425°F. Place butter in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish and melt in oven, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Season salmon with salt and pepper and place, skin side down, on top of butter mixture. Bake until salmon is just cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes.
3. Step 3Garnish salmon with parsley and serve with Cast-Iron Hassleback Potatoes, if desired, or your favorite side dish.

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