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Lemon Garlic Salmon
Lemon garlic salmon is a quick recipe perfect for a busy weeknight. Fresh salmon fillets are slathered in a paste of lemon, garlic and Dijon mustard and then grilled to perfection.
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 308 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets skin off
- 1½ tbsps olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- zest of a lemon finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon cooking salt
- finely chopped parsley optional garnish
- grated fresh parmesan optional garnish
- lemon slices optional garnish
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with foil and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mustard and salt.
- Add salmon fillets to the bowl with the lemon mixture and turn to coat.
- Pre-heat your grill or broiler to 280c (or as high as it goes) and place the shelf 20cm away from the heat source/element (see my notes).
- Place salmon onto the lined tray, leaving a little space between each fillet.
- Place the baking tray under the grill and cook for 11 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked and the flesh flakes apart when tested with a fork.
- Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and grated parmesan (if using) and serve with extra lemon slices.
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Notes
- *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
- My grill is a separate compartment underneath my oven, and if I take out the shelf I can sit my baking tray directly on the base so it's 20cm from the element.
- I suggest lining your baking tray with foil (rather than the usual parchment/baking paper) as it can scorch under the direct heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
75mg
(3%)
Potassium
844mg
(24%)
Fiber
0.05g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 844mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.05g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.