Heart-Healthy Spicy Salmon
Dive into delicious, nutritious flavor with our Heart-Healthy Spicy Salmon recipe, a perfect blend of bold spices and wholesome ingredients designed to delight your taste buds while supporting your wellness goals. This dish features tender, oven-baked salmon fillets seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and a touch of cayenne for a spicy kick, balanced by a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of sea salt. Ready in just 22 minutes, this low-calorie, omega-3-rich meal is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside zesty lemon wedges, this vibrant salmon recipe offers a protein-packed, heart-healthy option that’s as flavorful as it is beneficial. Keywords: heart-healthy salmon recipe, spicy baked salmon, easy salmon dinner, quick healthy recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (4-6 oz each) salmon fillets (skin-on, if possible)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and sea salt to make the spice rub.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then brush them lightly with olive oil on both sides.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
Remove the salmon from the oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 646 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.5 mcg | 52% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 685 mg | 15% | |
*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.
