Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, amino acids, and a whole host of vitamins. Served baked, it constitutes a great quick and easy meal to make and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4 - 3oz. salmon fillets (about 3/4 of a pound of salmon)
- 1-2 cloves of pressed garlic
- ½ tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. roughly chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp. basil
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F
- Lay salmon skin-side down on a foil lined baking sheet
- Mix garlic, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and basil in a bowl
- Brush the mix thoroughly over the salmon, covering all the sides and top
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste over the top
- (Optional: add lemon slice over each fillet)
- Bake 12-15min. till done
- Enjoy!
