Baked salmon with lemon and herbs
This is a delicious, straightforward recipe that features salmon, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
From crunchy apples and fresh seafood to Walla Walla onions — and many things in between — Washington state is home to some delicious and healthy foods.
This recipe from Grace Cinciripini, MD, a pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist who practices at Kaiser Permanente Washington's Bellevue and Capitol Hill medical centers.
Servings: 4
Prep time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of salmon
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons of rosemary
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 3 lemons
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place salmon on top.
- In a bowl, add olive oil with basil, rosemary, parsley, garlic, salt, lemon zest, and pepper.
- Squeeze two lemons into the herb mixture and whisk.
- Spread the lemon herb mixture on top of the salmon.
- Place lemon slices on top of salmon.
- Roast at 400 F for 20 to 25 minutes (or until fish flakes easily with a fork).
- Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition information (per serving)
- Calories: 570
- Total fat: 42 g
- Saturated fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Total carbohydrate: 4 g
- Dietary fiber: 1 g
- Total sugars: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g