Lemon Garlic Salmon
Lemon Garlic Salmon has a Mediterranean vibe! Here we’ve added a drizzle of olive oil, lemon, and oregano to create a light and lively dish. This recipe is created for two people based on suggested serving sizes of 3 to 4 ounces of salmon per person. Feel free to double, triple or quadruple this recipe to throw a dinner party.
Salmon packs a nutritional punch! First, it’s full of omega-3 fatty acids which provide food for the brain. As a healthy type of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) salmon contains both Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). What’s more, salmon contains vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B-12, and vitamin D. Let’s not forget salmon also supplies our bodies with minerals including magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. It’s also high in protein.
Add more healthy omega-3 brain food to your diet by enjoying more salmon. Besides salmon, other fish that contain omega-3 include mackerel, sardines, anchovies, rainbow trout, and tuna. Consuming these types of fish two to three times a week is a healthy choice.
Lemon Garlic Salmon Recipe
Serves 2
Two 3-to-4-ounce salmon fillets
Lemon Garlic Drizzle
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Juice of one lemon
1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Garnish
½ lemon sliced into thin rounds
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Wash and dry the salmon pieces and place them in the center of the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, juice, olive oil, garlic, and dried oregano.
- Pour the Lemon Garlic Sauce over the salmon.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Fold the aluminum foil over the salmon.
- Roast for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon is cooked throughout.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before opening the aluminum.
Serve with a green salad, sauteed kale, and steamed rice or baked potatoes
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