Low Fat Salted Salmon
Delight your taste buds with this Low Fat Salted Salmon recipe, a beautifully simple yet flavorful dish that's perfect for healthy eating without compromising on taste. Featuring fresh salmon fillets coated in coarse sea salt and seasoned with ground black pepper, this recipe expertly blends light, zesty lemon slices and aromatic dill to enhance every bite. The unique step of briefly bathing the baked salmon in ice water locks in its tender texture while ensuring a perfectly firm finish. With minimal prep time and just 15 minutes in the oven, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Serve this low-fat salmon with an extra squeeze of lemon and fresh dill for a nutritious meal that's brimming with vibrant flavors. Perfect keywords: low fat salmon, baked salmon recipe, healthy salmon dish, easy salmon recipe, dill and lemon salmon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 whole lemon Lemon slices
- 4 sprigs Fresh dill
- 1 as needed Olive oil cooking spray
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Start by preparing the salmon fillets. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, spread the sea salt evenly.
Coat each fillet by pressing both sides into the sea salt. Allow the salted fillets to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to absorb the salt.
Rinse the excess salt from the fillets gently with cold water and pat them dry.
Season the salmon with freshly ground black pepper.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Position a rack in the middle of the oven.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray it with olive oil cooking spray.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
Place a slice of lemon and a sprig of dill on top of each fillet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is baking, prepare an ice water bath by combining 2 cups of water with ice cubes in a large bowl.
Once the salmon is done, carefully remove it from the oven and transfer it to the ice water bath briefly (10-15 seconds) to stop the cooking process and firm the flesh.
Remove from the water bath and gently pat dry with a clean paper towel.
Serve immediately with fresh lemon slices and additional dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.3 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 12038 mg | 523% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 173.3 g | 347% | |
| Vitamin D | 63.0 mcg | 315% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2302 mg | 49% | |
*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.
