Heart-Healthy Perfectly Seasoned Baked Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Heart-Healthy Perfectly Seasoned Baked Salmon, a flavorful yet nutritious recipe that's ready in just 30 minutes! Featuring tender salmon fillets brushed with a zesty olive oil, lemon, and garlic mixture, and coated in a delicately balanced blend of dill, paprika, salt, and black pepper, this dish delivers both bold flavors and health benefits. Topped with fresh lemon slices for a citrusy twist and finished with a sprinkle of vibrant parsley, this oven-baked salmon recipe is packed with omega-3s and requires minimal cleanup. Perfectly baked to flaky perfection, it’s an easy, wholesome meal ideal for busy nights or special occasions. Serve it alongside your favorite roasted vegetables or a light quinoa salad for a complete, heart-healthy feast!
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Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices lemon slices
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
Step 4
In another small bowl, mix the dried dill weed, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet skin-side down.
Step 6
Brush the salmon fillets generously with the olive oil and lemon mixture.
Step 7
Sprinkle the seasoned herb mixture evenly over each salmon fillet.
Step 8
Place a lemon slice on top of each fillet.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork.
Step 10
Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes.
Step 11
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Step 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (777.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1534.0 |
| Total Fat 104.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 272.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1733.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 7.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.6g | |
| Protein 142.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 51.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 202.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories