Ingredients
Scale
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, ginger, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper
Place salmon in a baking dish and pour marinade over fillets
Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily
Garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving
Notes
Marinate salmon for at least 10-15 minutes for optimal flavor
Use wild-caught or sustainably farmed salmon
Add asparagus or quinoa as a side dish for a complete meal
Avoid overcooking to maintain moist texture
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb, High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg