Alex Daynes

Lemon Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

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Light, low carbs, and ready in 15 minutes! This easy Lemon Salmon with Zucchini Noodles is a dinner win in my book! This recipe is one of my favorites in the summer because it’s a one-pan recipe. You don’t have to heat up your house to make a delicious meal for your family! Plus, it’s zucchini season! Give this recipe a go and let me know what you think! Make it with me!

What You’ll Need

  • 1 salmon fillet, cut in 3 or 4 chunks- I like to buy my salmon at Harmon’s or at Costco! Any salmon fillet will work for this recipe. I also prefer fresh salmon over one that has been frozen.
  • 4 zucchini, spiralized- linked my spiralizer here
  • 3 tablespoons butter,
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh chopped parsley, divided
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh chopped scallion, for garnish
  • Optional: shredded parmesan cheese

How to Make Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini noodles are a great substitute for spaghetti noodles if you are wanting to lighten things up! Plus, making them at home is a breeze with my spiralizer.

I have the Kitchenaid Spiralizer attachment and I can’t say enough good things about it! It’s really easy to use, it works every time, and I’ve had it for years!

Here’s my affiliate link on Amazon if you want to shop it!

You can also buy zucchini noodles in the produce section of the grocery store that is already made for you, but they usually cost a bit more than regular zucchini.

Up to you!

How to Make Lemon Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

  1. Thoroughly season salmon fillets on all sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Add the pieces of salmon to the skillet, skin side first, and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, and half the parsley.
  4. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring regularly to coat in the butter sauce, until zucchini noodles are done but still crisp and juices have reduced a bit. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with more parsley.
  5. Push zucchini noodles on the side and add salmon fillets back to the pan. Reheat for a couple of minutes. Serve immediately with chopped scallion and a lemon slice on the side. Enjoy!

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Yield: 4 servings

Lemon Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

Lemon Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

Light, low carbs, and ready in 15 minutes! This easy Lemon Salmon with Zucchini Noodles is a dinner win!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon fillet, cut in 3 or 4 chunks
  • 4 zucchini, spiralized
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 – 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh chopped parsley, divided
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh chopped scallion, for garnish
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly season salmon fillets on all sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Add the pieces of salmon to the skillet, skin side first, and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, and half the parsley.
  4. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring regularly to coat in the butter sauce, until zucchini noodles are done but still crisp and juices have reduced a bit. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with more parsley.
  5. Push zucchini noodles on the side and add salmon fillets back to the pan. Reheat for a couple of minutes. Serve immediately with chopped scallion and a lemon slice on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: Zucchini tends to render some water when cooking, so you can sprinkle with salt after spiralizing and allow to sit for a couple of minutes to drain off excess water. Rinse well to get rid of salt and drain thoroughly in a colander and pat dry before cooking.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 276Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 194mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 16g
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Category: Dinner

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