Keywords: prevent diabetes, prevent cardiovascular disease, anti-inflammatory, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, peanut-free, oven, healthy
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Equipment: cutting board, chopping knife, lemon juicer, baking sheet, parchment paper, aluminum foil
Ingredients:
- 2 8-ounce salmon filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small lemon, juiced
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- Bunch of fresh dill, to taste, finely chopped
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the salmon by drizzling olive oil and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle sea salt and ground pepper on top of the salmon to your liking.
- Finely chop the garlic cloves and fresh dill and add them on top of the salmon.
- Wrap the salmon filets in a first layer of parchment paper and then a second layer of aluminum foil.
- Bake the salmon in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the middle is completely cooked.
Variations:
- Serve with a side of veggies or in a salad.
- Use other herbs if preferred.
- Pairs well with the Mediterranean mixed salad recipe.
Notes:
- Keeps for 3 days refrigerated.
- Store in a sealed container.
- Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 15 minutes. Wrap the salmon in layers of parchment paper and aluminum foil to keep the salmon moist.
Nutrition Notes:
- Salmon is a great source of healthy fats from omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 is anti-inflammatory and supports heart and brain health.
Savings Tip:
- Buying frozen salmon can help save money. Buying frozen salmon in bulk can further help you save. Frozen salmon can stay in the freezer for 9 to 12 months.
Nutrition Facts:
Total Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 8-ounce salmon filet
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Calories: 277 calories | 14% |
| Total Fat: 19 g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat: 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol: 60 mg | 20% |
| Sodium: 358 mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrates: 2 g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g | 1% |
| Added Sugar: 0 g | 0% |
| Protein: 23 g | 47% |
| Vitamin D: 498 IU | 124% |
| Calcium: 18 mg | 2% |
| Iron: 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Potassium: 442 mg | 13% |