Description
A delightful salmon dish that impresses with its balance of flavors and simple preparation, perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets Salmon (wild-caught preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (sea salt or kosher)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 1/4 cup Fresh dill (or dried dill/parsley)
- Vegetable sides (asparagus or bell peppers)
- Lemon slices or tomatoes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and fresh dill.
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pour the oil mixture over the salmon, making sure to coat it well.
- Arrange the asparagus or bell peppers around the salmon on the baking sheet.
- Place lemon slices or tomatoes on top of the salmon for extra flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use wild-caught salmon. Marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before cooking for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg