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Marry Me Salmon

Irresistible Marry Me Salmon for a Quick Heart-Healthy Dinner

This heart-healthy Marry Me Salmon recipe combines garlic, lemon, and fresh dill for an irresistible dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets wild-caught salmon Use for optimal flavor and texture
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can be substituted with avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced, fresh preferred
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preferably freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt Sea salt or kosher salt works best
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked for better taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill Or dried dill if needed
Optional Vegetable Sides
  • vegetable sides Asparagus or bell peppers can be roasted alongside
  • lemon slices or tomatoes For extra flavor and garnish

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Marry Me Salmon
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your tools.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the lined baking sheet.
  4. Generously coat each salmon fillet with the prepared marinade and sprinkle fresh dill on top.
  5. Bake salmon for 15-20 minutes until it flakes easily.
  6. Let the salmon rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Opt for wild-caught salmon for better flavor and texture. Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.

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