For a healthy meal packed with protein and Omega-3 fatty acids , try this delicious salmon recipe. The American Heart Association advises eating salmon and other omega-3 rich foods twice a week for benefits that go beyond heart health.
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic (small, minced)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (heaping; chopped)
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Dash kosher salt
- Dash black pepper
- 4 salmon fillets (about 4 to 6 ounces each)
- 3 lemons (divided)
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- Lightly grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan or line the pan with foil and lightly oil the foil
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, parsley and olive oil; blend the ingredients well.
- Arrange the salmon fillets in the prepared baking pan and spread the garlic and parsley mixture evenly over them. Sprinkle the fillets lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Bake the salmon for about 20 minutes or until the fillets register 145 F or flake easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, juice one of the lemons.
- Drizzle the baked salmon fillets with two tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Slice the remaining lemon into wedges and serve them with the salmon.
Recipe source: The Spruce Eats https://www.thespruceeats.com/baked-salmon-with-garlic-3056832
