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

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
3. Wash and dry the salmon pieces and place them in the center of the pan.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, juice, olive oil, garlic, and dried oregano.
5. Pour the Lemon Garlic Sauce over the salmon.
6. Top with lemon slices.
7. Fold the aluminum foil over the salmon.
8. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes until the salmon is cooked throughout.
9. 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