Description
Simple Slow Cooker Salmon is a hassle-free way to enjoy perfectly tender and flaky salmon infused with bright lemon and aromatic herbs. This dish fills your kitchen with delightful fragrances while you relax, making it ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely gatherings. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this recipe ensures a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and thaw frozen salmon if necessary.
- Place salmon fillets in the slow cooker, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets, then add lemon juice, garlic, and herbs on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice, drizzling some cooking juices over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 98mg