Get ready to be surprised by the incredible combination of salmon and bacon. The savory richness of bacon perfectly complements the flaky texture of salmon, creating a delicious duo that will have you coming back for more. This recipe also has the addition of garlic butter, for a triple threat you'll be wanting on repeat!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
I love a good salmon dinner and this bacon wrapped salmon is a new favorite of mine. Salty bacon pairs so well with salmon, and even more so when you add flavor packed garlic butter and a squeeze of lemon.
- It's quick and all done in around 20 minutes
- It's easy with a few simple steps
- Flavor packed with a nice mix of salty bacon, garlic butter and lemon
- Hands off - just prep for 5 and then it cooks itself
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Butter: I used salted butter, if you use unsalted butter, add an extra pinch of salt
- Salmon fillets: Buy without skin or remove the skin yourself. You can get individual filets or buy a large piece of salmon and cut it yourself.
- Thin cut bacon strips work best. Air dried ham like prosicuttio, parma ham or serrano ham is a better substitute than thick cut slices of bacon.
- Lemon juice should be fresh squeezed
Make Some Garlic Butter
- Place the ingredients for the garlic butter in a shallow bowl
- Smash the butter and mix with the rest of the ingredients
- Mix well
- Bring out the salmon filets. Remove the skin if needed.
Time to Bake
- Top salmon filets with garlic butter
- Wrap with bacon
- Place in an oven safe dish and pour over the lemon juice
- Bake at 440°F (225°C) for 16 minutes, flipping the salmon halfway. Serve topped with the melted butter from the pan.
Tips & tricks
- Use thin cut bacon or it might not cook all the way
- Add lemon zest to the garlic butter for more lemon flavor
- Brush with honey or maple syrup after cooking for a sweeter touch
- Fresh or dried herbs like tarragon or parsley can be added to the garlic butter as well
- Don't throw away the butter in the bottom of the dish - pour it over your salmon instead for an easy "sauce"!
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the salmon is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3 days
- Freeze leftovers to keep them for up to 3 months
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30 second increments
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