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Mediterranean Baked Salmon
Mediterranean Baked Salmon is a simple yet impressive and delicious dish whether you serve it as a centerpiece of a holiday dinner table or a quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Turkish
Ingredients
- 500 g salmon (½ side)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon good quality olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Take your salmon fillet(s) out of the fridge and let them sit on the counter for about 15 minutes to bring them to room temperature.
- To make the marinade, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, paprika, thyme, garlic, and freshly ground pepper.
- Place the salmon fillet(s) into a lightly greased or parchment paper-lined baking dish skin side down.
- Pour over the marinade on the salmon fillet(s) and spread it evenly using a silicon brush.
- At this stage, you can let the salmon marinate for 30 minutes (in this case, skip bringing the salmon to room temperature) before baking it.
- If you are in hurry, skip the marinating time and preheat your oven to 190° C (375° F).
- When the oven is hot, place the baking dish and cook the salmon for 18 to 20 minutes, until its color turned opaque and it flakes easily with a fork.
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Notes
- If you don’t want to use a large salmon filet, you can make this recipe with 4 individual salmon fillets by reducing the cooking time to 12 to 14 minutes.
- Do not marinate your salmon fillet for more than 4 hours as the fish will get mushy from the acid breaking down the proteins.
- Take your salmon fillet(s) out of the fridge and let them sit on the counter for about 15 minutes to bring them to room temperature.
- Cook your salmon fillet until the thickest point reaches 52º C (125º F). You can also check for doneness using a fork. The salmon should be easily flaked by a fork and the color should turn opaque.
- The cooking time might vary depending on the thickness of your particular piece of salmon and the desired doneness of the fish.
- Do not freeze the leftovers if you cooked your dish from frozen salmon fillet(s)!
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
635mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
154IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 154IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.