Lemon & Herb Roasted Salmon

Lemon & Herb Roasted Salmon

Lemon & Herb Roasted Salmon

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 lb. salmon fillet
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 5 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dill
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons shallots, chopped
  • 3 pitted green olives
  • 1 anchovy, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to broil with rack in top position. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  2. Add lemon slices to the foil sheet, then add whole salmon fillet on top of the lemons skin side down. Rub the salmon with olive oil and garlic, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Let this marinate for about 10 minutes and then broil for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Make the herb sauce: add the parsley, shallots, dill, lemon juice, anchovies, olives, remaining olive oil and salt into a blender and blend until smooth. 
  4. Plate the salmon fillet and top with the herb sauce. 
  5. Serve with favorite sides or as is and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 4 oz. piece of salmon

Calories: 289

Fat: 17 g

Carbohydrates: 4 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sodium: 396 mg

Sugar: 0 g

Protein: 31 g