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Healthy Lemon Garlic Salmon

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Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
15m
This healthy lemon garlic salmon is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light and flavorful dinner. With a touch of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic, this salmon is bursting with flavor and is easily prepared in just a few simple steps.

Ingredients

Servings: 4
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Steps

1
Season salmon portions with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add in olive oil and heat 30 seconds. Place salmon portions into the skillet, starting with the skin side up. Sear 3 to 4 minutes, then flip over and sear the other side 3 more minutes. Move salmon to one side of the pan.
3
Pour lemon juice into empty area of skillet and in garlic cloves and saute 60 seconds. Spoon garlic lemon juice over salmon and cook until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
4
Sprinkle fresh dill on top of salmon portions and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories
    260kcal
    13%
  • Fat
    15g
    0%
  • Saturated Fat
    2g
    0%
  • Carbohydrates
    5g
    0%
  • Fiber
    1g
    0%
  • Sugar
    1g
    0%
  • Protein
    26g
    1%
  • Cholesterol
    60mg
    3%
  • Sodium
    240mg
    12%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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