Garlic Herb Roasted Salmon

Salmon is a fatty fish, rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamin A. These recipes to make salmon fillets seasoned with a garlic, Dijon herb sauce and served with a squeeze of fresh lemon are delicious.

 

Lower Calorie Grilled Garlic Dijon Herb Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp dried Herbs de Provence
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• olive oil spray
• 4 (6 oz) wild salmon fillets, 1″ thick (if frozen, thaw first)
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 4 lemon wedges for serving

Method

1. In a mini food processor, or using a mortar and pestle mash garlic with the herbs, vinegar, oil, and Dijon mustard until it becomes a paste.
2. Set aside.
3. Season salmon with a pinch of salt and fresh pepper.
4. Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat until hot.
5. Spray the pan lightly with oil and reduce the heat to medium-low.
6. Place the salmon on the hot grill pan and cook without moving for 5 minutes.
7. Turn and cook the other side for an additional 3 – 4 minutes spooning on half of the garlic herb mustard sauce.
8. Turn and cook 1 more minute spooning the other side of the fish with remaining sauce.
9. Turn once again and let the fish finish cooking about one more minute. Note: the fish should have a total cooking time of about 9 – 10 minutes per inch. If your fish is thinner, reduce the total cooking time.
10. Transfer the fillets to plates and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Serves 4 – Serving Size: 1 fillet with lemon – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 234, Fat: 8g, Protein: 35g, Carbohydrate: 3g , Fibre: Less than 1g, Sugar: Less than 1g