Mediterranean Diet Lemon Herb Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Lemon Herb Salmon recipe, a flavorful and nutritious option that's as wholesome as it is delicious. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a zesty lemon-herb marinade made with fresh parsley, dill, and garlic, this baked dish captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Juicy cherry tomatoes and caramelized red onions complement the fish beautifully, while a bed of fresh baby spinach adds a nutrient-rich, colorful foundation. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy nights and embodies heart-healthy ingredients like olive oil and omega-3-rich salmon. Serve it warm for a light yet satisfying meal that’s bursting with fresh, tangy, and herbaceous flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole lemon
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh dill
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Zest and juice one of the lemons. Slice the second lemon into thin rounds.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh dill, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Pour the marinade evenly over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
Arrange the lemon slices on top of the salmon fillets.
Slice the red onion into thin rings and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Scatter the red onion slices and cherry tomatoes around the salmon on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is baking, prepare the baby spinach by washing and drying it thoroughly.
Once the salmon is cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Serve each salmon fillet with a portion of baked vegetables, placing a bed of fresh baby spinach underneath for added greens and nutrients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.1 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2840 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 110.8 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 942 mg | 20% | |
*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.
