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Spicy Middle Eastern Baked Salmon
Spicy Middle Eastern Baked Salmon is coated in a mix of herbs, spices and seasonings, then it's baked to juicy, tender perfection. At only 154 calories and 17g of protein per serving, this delicious dish will become your new go-to healthy dinner! Serve with a salad or your favorite sides for a complete meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pound Salmon fillet whole or cut into small fillets
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- 1 packet sazón
- ½ teaspoon EACH cumin, chili powder or smoked paprika, cayenne powder, coriander powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place salmon on a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic, cilantro, spices, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Brush the mixture onto both sides of the salmon. If using salmon with skin on, only brush the top.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and cilantro before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Potassium
431mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.05g
(0%)
Vitamin A
220IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.