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Broiled Salmon With Tahini Sauce

This delicious broiled salmon recipe is served with a homemade tahini sauce and green beans. The perfect quick weeknight meal that is both healthy & tasty

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 395 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

For Salmon
  • 4-6 salmon filets
  • 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • salt + pepper
  • 6-8 oz fresh green beans optional
For Tahini Sauce
  • 1/3 cup prepared Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2-3 tablespoons unflavored Greek yogurt
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • parsley minced
  • pine nuts toasted

Instructions

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  1. For Salmon
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Place salmon filets and green beans on a foil-lined sheet pan
  4. In a bowl combine the juice of ONE Lemon, the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper
  5. Slice the other lemon into thin slices
  6. Add the lemon sauce to each salmon fillets making sure all sides are coated. Add the remaining sauce to the green beans and mix well
  7. Place lemon slices over salmon
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes and broil for 3-4 minutes or until salmon is completely done
  9. For Tahini Sauce
  10. Mix all the ingredients together. If sauce is too thick, add a bit more water or lemon juice
  11. Assembly
  12. Serve salmon over cooked couscous or rice and the tahini sauce on the side. Garnish with parsley and pine nuts

Nutrition Information

Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 266mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Vitamin C 35.3mg (39%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395

% Daily Value*

Calories 395kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Potassium 266mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Vitamin C 35.3mg 39%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.