Baked Salmon

This Baked Salmon is a delightful low-carb Japanese-inspired dish that features a savory marinade and is baked to perfection. Served with a side of sautéed vegetables, it offers a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets - 2 x 150g
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Broccoli - 200g, cut into florets
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the marinade.
3. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. While the salmon is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Toss the broccoli and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the marinated salmon fillets on one side. On the other side, place the seasoned vegetables.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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