Description
Embark on a culinary adventure with this Mediterranean Salmon recipe, where flaky salmon meets vibrant flavors of lemon, fresh herbs, and colorful vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish offers a perfect balance of nutrition and taste, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet skin-side down and season with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze lemon juice over each fillet and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Add cherry tomatoes and zucchini around the salmon; drizzle everything with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 496mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg