Heart-Healthy Salted Salmon
Elevate your seafood game with this Heart-Healthy Salted Salmon recipe, a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for dinner. Featuring tender salmon fillets soaked in a zesty marinade of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and dill, this simple yet elegant baked salmon is enhanced by a light dash of coarse sea salt for a harmonious balance of taste. Ready in just 30 minutes of active prep and cook time, it's an excellent choice for health-conscious home cooks seeking a protein-rich meal packed with omega-3s. Serve this irresistible oven-baked salmon with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete heart-healthy feast that's as satisfying as it is beneficial.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon Coarse sea salt
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
Instructions
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle a tablespoon of coarse sea salt evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets. Set aside to let the salt begin absorbing.
Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Remove any seeds and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of the lemon, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves to make the marinade.
Place the salted salmon fillets in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring each fillet is well coated.
Let the salmon marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the marinated salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired and serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.5 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 6370 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 142.8 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 145 mg | 3% | |
*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.
