Heart-Healthy Oven-Baked Salmon Fillet
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Heart-Healthy Oven-Baked Salmon Fillet recipe, a perfect balance of simplicity, flavor, and nutrition. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a zesty marinade of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic, this dish is complemented by a fragrant topping of dill, parsley, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Baked to perfection in just 15 minutes, each fillet is finished with a fresh lemon slice for a burst of citrusy goodness. With minimal prep time and packed with omega-3s and vibrant herbs, this recipe is a wholesome choice for a quick, nourishing meal. Serve it alongside your favorite vegetables or a crisp salad for a satisfying and heart-smart feast! Keywords: heart-healthy salmon, oven-baked salmon fillet, lemon-garlic salmon, easy salmon recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 slices lemon slices
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic to create a marinade.
Drizzle the marinade over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well-coated.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill, parsley, sea salt, and ground black pepper evenly over the fillets.
Place a lemon slice on top of each salmon fillet for additional flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a side of your favorite heart-healthy vegetables or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.6 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 373 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2760 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 138.4 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 74.0 mcg | 370% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2628 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
