Broiled Salmon with Lemon

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For quick weeknight meals, go for the broiler. It preheats in a flash and acts like an upside-down grill, bringing salmon to perfect doneness in just 10 minutes. Don't sweat it if you slightly overcook the salmon. Serve it with a dipping sauce or drizzle a bit of olive oil over top to bring back instant moisture. This basic broiled salmon recipe is even better when served with a creamy yogurt sauce and a side of quickly steamed or broiled broccolini.

Broiled Salmon With Lemon on a white plate for serving
Photo: Jennifer Causey
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lemon)

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 4 (6 ounce) center-cut salmon fillets (about 1 in. thick)

  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine oil, rind, juice and Worcestershire sauce in a shallow dish. Place fillets, skin side up, in dish. Let stand 15 minutes.

  2. Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Place fillets, skin side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil to desired degree of doneness, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove fillets from foil using a metal spatula.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

271 Calories
13g Fat
1g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 fillet
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Protein 36g 72%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 227mg 10%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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