Low Sodium Oven-Baked Salmon Fillet
Elevate your seafood dinners with this "Low Sodium Oven-Baked Salmon Fillet" recipe, crafted to deliver bold flavor without the excess salt. Perfect for heart-healthy diets, this dish features tender salmon fillets brushed with a vibrant blend of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, then topped with aromatic dill and a touch of black pepper. A slice of lemon crowns each fillet, imparting a burst of citrus freshness as the fish bakes to succulent perfection in just 20 minutes. Finished with parsley for a bright, herbaceous garnish, this easy, oven-baked recipe is quick to prepare, low in sodium, and ideal for weeknight meals or light entertaining. Pair it with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh salad for a wholesome, flavorful dinner everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-ounce each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 lemon (sliced into rounds) lemon slices
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with a bit of olive oil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down if applicable.
Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
Sprinkle the fresh dill and ground black pepper over the salmon.
Place a lemon slice on top of each fillet.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.6 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 553 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 143.3 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*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.
