Salmon with Lemon and Oregano

An easy to make seafood recipe, my Salmon with Lemon and Oregano uses my two favorite ingredients and is ready in only 20 minutes.

I love salmon (grilled salmon, smoked salmon, baked salmon, you name it!) and so does my family! It’s an easy fish that even my kids enjoy. Super rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high in protein, and various vitamins and nutrients, you’ll hardly find a healthier option for your dinner table. And when it comes to seafood, you can’t find a much easier dish to make than my Salmon with Lemon and Oregano.

Want more salmon inspiration? Check out my 15 High Protein Meals with Smoked Salmon!

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets: Like previously mentioned, salmon is very healthy for you, and is rich and slightly oily in flavor. My favorite is wild salmon, as it’s lower in fat but higher in iron and calcium.
• Lemon zest: As long as you don’t zest too far into the white, lemon zest is intensely citrusy in flavor without being bitter.
• Dried oregano: Bold and earthy in flavor, oregano is used in many cuisines around the world.
• Garlic: Spicy, nutty, and earthy, it sweetens up as it is cooked.
• Salt & pepper: Balances off the flavors and makes for a well-rounded, delicious dish.

How to Make Salmon with Lemon and Oregano

Start your Salmon with Lemon and Oregano by patting your salmon dry and laying the fillets on a prepared sheet pan or grill plate.

Then use a microplane or grater to zest your lemon into a small bowl.

Then grate your garlic into the same bowl.

Drizzle in the olive oil.

And add the dried oregano, before giving a little stir.

Then brush or spread the spice mix over the salmon fillets.

Then broil in the oven or toss on the grill for 8-10 minutes. Serve with fresh lemon slices so you can squeeze the lemon juice over the cooked fish, and enjoy your Salmon with Lemon and Oregano!

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Complimentary Side Dishes

• Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli
• Greek Salad with Feta
• Lemon Dill Green Beans

More Seafood Recipes

• Shrimp and Broccoli Penne
• Baked Scallops with Panko
• Sautéed Salmon with White Wine and Tomatoes
• Cajun Shrimp Pasta
• Parmesan Crusted Baked White Fish

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As the weather warms up, this is a favorite for a quick meal made out on the grill. But when it’s cold out, just make it in the oven! Either way, you’ll have a delicious salmon dinner in under 20 minues.

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Salmon with Lemon and Oregano

Liz Della Croce

3.85 stars average

An easy to make seafood dish, my Salmon with Lemon and Oregano uses my two favorite ingredients and is ready in only 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

CourseCourse: Main Dish

ServesServes: 2

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 1 pound salmon preferably wild
• ▢ 1 zest of lemon
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ Lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

 

1. ▢
   Pre-heat broiler.
2. ▢
   Meanwhile, mash together lemon zest, olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
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   Gently rub spice mixture over salmon then broil for 8-10 minutes (based on 1 in thick fillets.) Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ouncesCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 45gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1264mgPotassium: 1148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg

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