Baked Salmon

Name: Baked Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet (2 pounds); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

I often make this very moist and flavorful baked salmon for company because I can have it ready in less than half an hour. This salmon with lemon is well complemented by rice or a green vegetable and a tossed salad. —Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine

Ingredients

1 salmon fillet (2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

Directions

1. Pat salmon dry. Cut into 8 portions, if desired. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Brush with butter. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salmon.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked salmon: 209 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

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