Alaskan Salmon Bake

This Alaskan Salmon Bake is a delightful and flavorful dish that captures the essence of the wild North with its fresh ingredients and simple preparation. Baked to perfection, the salmon is complemented by a zesty lemon herb marinade and served alongside vibrant seasonal vegetables.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets - 2 (about 150g each)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Asparagus - 150g, trimmed
• Cherry tomatoes - 150g, halved
• Lemon slices - 2, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the marinade generously over them.
4. Arrange the trimmed asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes around the salmon on the baking sheet.
5. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the vegetables.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
7. Remove from the oven and garnish with lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.
• High in protein, promoting muscle maintenance and repair.

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