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Baked Salmon with Fresh Herbs
This light and flaky baked salmon recipe is made with fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil. Ideal for a busy weeknight dinner but elegant enough for entertaining.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
271 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 ounce salmon filet (ideally center-cut)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 cup fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, thyme or oregano, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray or line with foil and spray. Place salmon filet skin-side down on prepared baking sheet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Using a spoon or pastry brush, gently spread the herbed mixture on top of salmon. Bake until salmon is fork tender, about 12-15 minutes.
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Notes
- This salmon tastes even better cold the next day – ideal for serving on salads for a quick lunch!
Nutrition Information
Serving
6ounces
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
651mg
(27%)
Potassium
791mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
965IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6ounces | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 791mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 965IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.