Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon

Baked Lemon Garlic Salmon is a light and flavorful dish that combines the richness of salmon with the fresh zest of lemon and aromatic garlic. Perfect for a healthy midnight snack, this dish is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush the lemon garlic mixture generously over the salmon fillets.
5. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top of the salmon.
6. Lay lemon slices on top of the fillets for added flavor.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

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

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