How To Make Slow-Roasted Salmon with Chives and Lemon

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while enhancing flavor.

fresh chives

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: dried chives

Green onions provide a similar mild onion flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

Chicken broth adds depth without alcohol.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dill weed

💰Cheaper: dill seasoning

Dill weed offers a similar flavor profile.

Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C).

Remove the skin and pin bones from the salmon filet.

Sprinkle a mixture of brown sugar, salt, and black pepper over the salmon.

Place the salmon in a 13 by 9 inch baking dish.

Slow roast the salmon in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C).

While the salmon is cooking, prepare the chive olive oil lemon sauce by mixing minced chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.

Once the salmon reaches the desired temperature, let it rest in the pan and pour the sauce over it before serving.

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