Dinner for 1
Lemon Cilantro Baked Salmon
Salmon rests with lemon, cilantro, and butter before baking until tender and flaky.
Typical price
$42.59for 4 servings
$10.65 per serving$42.59 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinDinners
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillets$9.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $9.99Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.65 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F.
- Place the salmon in a small baking dish, then season it with salt, pepper, lemon juice, cilantro, and butter.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate the salmon for 20 minutes.
- Bake the covered salmon for 25 minutes, then uncover it and bake for 5 minutes more, until it reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
- Rest the salmon for 5 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Salmon fillets for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $3.00/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with salmon fillets on sale.
Find this week's cheapest dinners
Pick your store and we build five dinners from this week's ad, with cost per serving and a shopping list by aisle.
Find this week's cheapest dinners
