Broiled Salmon steak with lemon butter
This recipe serves 4 people.
Salmon steak is usually cut 2 to 2 ½ inches thick. This is really big so it is best to divide the steaks among 4 people.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 ½ -2 pounds salmon steaks ( 2 large or 4 small) ,2 inches thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 juicy lemon
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
How to make the Broiled Salmon steak with lemon butter
Heat the broiler to high
Arrange the steaks on a broiler rack rub with a little oil and sprinkle with salt on each side. Broil 4 inches from the heat for about 10 minutes or until well colored. Meanwhile in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter ad the juice from half of the lemon, and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and turn off the heat.
Turn the Salmon steaks and brush with the lemon butter sauce. Broil for another 10- 14 minutes. The fish will be opaque and salmon pink all the way through when cooked. Serve with the remaining sauce and half lemon divided into 4 wedges.
Time needed: preparation and broiling takes about 25 to 30 minutes