Ingredients
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
1 large English cucumber
2 lemons
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups mixed greens (optional for serving)
Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and dry salmon fillets
Finely chop dill and mince garlic
Half the cucumber lengthwise and halve crosswise
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, dill, garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt
Brush marinade over salmon fillets
Place salmon on baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake for 12 minutes or until center is flaky
Meanwhile, peel and seed cucumber if desired
Toss cucumber with lemon slices and a light olive oil glaze if desired
Arrange mixed greens on plates if using
Place salmon fillets atop greens
Top with cucumber slices
Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and lemon slices
Notes
Use wild-caught salmon for optimal flavor
Marinating salmon for 15 minutes enhances flavor
For extra crunch, use lightly salted cucumber slices
Portion control helps maintain high-protein nutrition goals
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg