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Baked Salmon with Herbs and Lemon

Baked Salmon with Herbs and Lemon

86 Ratings
86 Ratings
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Baked salmon with herbs and lemon fresh out of the oven
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Roast your favorite seasonal veggies while baking this fish for a wonderful dinner any time of the year.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces salmon, fresh or frozen (or any white fish)
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. If using frozen fish, thaw in refrigerator according to package directions.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Separate (or cut) fish into 4 pieces. Place fish in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  5. Combine paprika, garlic and onion powders, pepper, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl.
  6. Sprinkle herb mixture and lemon juice evenly over the fish. Then drizzle melted margarine on top.
  7. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Notes

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Source:

Adapted from Spicy Baked Fish
Pumpkin Post and Banana Beat Newsletters
University of Massachusetts Extension
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 4 oz. prepared fish or 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 239
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Sodium 94 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 21 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 17 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 383 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 239
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 665 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 1403 mg
Cholesterol 61 mg
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 21 g
Minerals
Calcium 17 mg
Potassium 383 mg
Sodium 94 mg
Copper 52 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Phosphorus 245 mg
Selenium 40 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 47 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.7 mg
Vitamin B12 2.7 mg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 34 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 1 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

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Protein Foods 3 ounces

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