Description
Succulent baked salmon with lemon delivers Mediterranean coastal flavors in one elegant dish. Fresh herbs and citrus notes elevate this simple yet sophisticated seafood experience for your next memorable dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 (6 ounces/170 grams) wild salmon fish fillets OR 1 wild Alaskan salmon fillet
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dill Sauce and Greek Salsa Ingredients:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (nonfat)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (nonfat)
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 1 minced garlic clove
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 3 tablespoons kalamata olives (or regular), halved
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2–3 tablespoons crumbled feta
- ½–1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined, minced
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Create a zesty marinade by blending olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and selected seasonings directly in a spacious baking dish or foil-lined baking sheet.
- Gently immerse the salmon in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage by dragging the fillet through the liquid mixture.
- Meticulously brush any remaining marinade across the salmon’s surface for enhanced flavor infusion.
- Allow the salmon to rest at room temperature for up to half an hour while preparing accompanying sauces.
- Craft the dill sauce by whisking ingredients together in a medium bowl, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to personal taste.
- Simultaneously prepare the fresh salsa by combining all designated ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Refrigerate both sauces to maintain their vibrant flavors and crisp texture.
- Preheat the oven to a precise 400°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for the salmon.
- Position the salmon in a single layer within the baking dish, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Roast the salmon for approximately 12-15 minutes, monitoring for a flaky texture and thorough cooking.
- Verify doneness by gently testing with a fork – the fish should easily separate into delicate segments.
- Plate the salmon and generously accompany with chilled dill sauce and fresh salsa.
- Enhance the dish’s brightness by squeezing additional fresh lemon juice just before serving.
Notes
- Marinate salmon at room temperature to enhance flavor absorption and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare dill sauce and salsa ahead of time to let flavors meld and develop depth.
- Use a meat thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfect doneness.
- Thicker salmon fillets may require slightly longer baking time, so adjust accordingly.
- Fresh lemon juice adds brightness and cuts through the richness of the salmon.
- For best results, avoid overcooking to maintain the fish’s tender, moist texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg