Mediterranean Diet Oven-Baked Salmon Fillet
Perfectly balancing flavor and health, this Mediterranean Diet Oven-Baked Salmon Fillet is a celebration of vibrant, wholesome ingredients. Featuring succulent salmon fillets brushed with a zesty marinade of extra virgin olive oil, lemon, garlic, fresh dill, and parsley, this dish is brimming with heart-healthy goodness. Oven-baked to tender perfection, the salmon is topped with fresh lemon slices and surrounded by roasted cherry tomatoes and red onion, creating a symphony of Mediterranean flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or as the centerpiece for a dinner party. Serve with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables for a nutritious, well-rounded meal that's sure to impress. Keywords: Mediterranean salmon recipe, oven-baked salmon, healthy salmon dinner, quick salmon recipe, gluten-free Mediterranean meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) Salmon fillets
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, half of the lemon juice (reserve the other half for serving), minced garlic, chopped dill, and parsley. Season with salt and black pepper.
Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil, skin side down.
Brush each fillet generously with the olive oil and herb mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
Cut the remaining half of the lemon into thin slices and place them on top of each salmon fillet.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Scatter them around the salmon fillets on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the salmon with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables, and drizzle with the remaining lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.0 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2927 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 145.8 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*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.
