Lemon-Butter Broiled Salmon with Bibb Salad

   Lemon-Butter Broiled Salmon with Bibb Salad

Lemon-butter broiled salmon with bibb salad is a delightful and healthy dish that combines the rich flavors of salmon with a refreshing and crisp salad. The tangy lemon-butter sauce complements the succulent salmon, while the bibb lettuce adds a fresh and vibrant touch. Here's a recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

For the salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the bibb salad:

• 1 head bibb lettuce (or butter lettuce), washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for added creaminess and tang)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your broiler to high.

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3. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to make the lemon-butter sauce for the salmon.

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5. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

6. Brush the lemon-butter sauce generously over the salmon fillets, coating them evenly.

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8. Broil the salmon for about 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired level of doneness. The salmon should easily flake with a fork when it's done.

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10. While the salmon is broiling, prepare the bibb salad. In a large salad bowl, combine the torn bibb lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).

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12. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make the dressing for the salad.

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14. Drizzle the dressing over the bibb salad and toss everything together until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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16. Once the salmon is done, remove it from the broiler.

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18. Plate the lemon-butter broiled salmon on individual serving plates or a serving platter.

19. Serve the salmon alongside the bibb salad, and you can garnish with additional lemon slices or fresh herbs if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious lemon-butter broiled salmon with bibb salad! It's a perfect dish for a light and satisfying lunch or dinner. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a delightful and wholesome meal option