Enjoy this refreshing salmon recipe from The Healthy Maven, which features baked flaky salmon on a bed of tangy artichokes. Salmon is a delicious source of omega 3-fats and one of the healthiest fish you can chow down on. To save time, marinade the salmon in the morning, and then throw it in the oven as soon as you’re home from work.
Lemon Artichoke Baked Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 (5-ounce, 140g) pieces of salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced; light ends separated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 artichoke hearts, chopped (canned in water work great)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large bowl combine olive oil, lemon, and vinegar. Add in onions, garlic and artichokes.
Place the two pieces of salmon in a shallow bowl or pan and top with mixture. Sprinkle with a dash of salt and pepper. Marinate in fridge for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake salmon for 15 mins or until inside is no longer pink (mine took 15, yours may take less or more depending on size of salmon).
Remove from oven and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1 fish fillet
Per serving: Calories: 301; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 428mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 39g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 666mg; Iron: 7%; Vitamin A: 10%; Vitamin C: 28%; Calcium: 1%
