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Garlic Butter Salmon

Garlic Butter Salmon

Salmon is basted continuously with bubbling garlic butter so it seeps into every crack and crevice. A cheffy technique that's actually dead simple yet produces a luxurious result.

Glycemic Load: 0.1 (Low)
462 calories per serving
Serves: 4
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes

Original recipe: www.recipetineats.com

About This Calculation

Garlic Butter Salmon has a low glycemic load of 0.1 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributor is garlic (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.