Marry Me Salmon: An Easy, Flavorful Dish to Impress Loved Ones
Marry Me Salmon is a flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your loved ones.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Brush
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 2 fillets Salmon Tender wild-caught salmon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed preferred
- 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt recommended
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked preferred
For the Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Dried dill or parsley as substitute
Optional Additions
- 1 cup Seasonal vegetables Asparagus or bell peppers recommended
Instructions
How to Make Marry Me Salmon
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Place the fillets skin-side down on a lined baking sheet, ensuring equal spacing.
- Brush the salmon with the marinade and sprinkle fresh dill on top.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Allow to rest for a couple of minutes before serving hot.
- Optional: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon just before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality wild-caught salmon for best results. Marinade for at least 5 minutes to enhance flavors. Allow to rest for maximum juiciness before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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