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Christmas Salmon

Savory Christmas Salmon with Zesty Citrus and Herbs

Elevate your holiday with this festive Christmas Salmon, marinated in citrus and herbs for a healthy, crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 fillets Salmon Choose wild-caught for superior flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can replace with avocado oil.
  • 1 each Lemon Juiced.
  • 1 each Orange Juiced; lime can be a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 handful Fresh Herbs Parsley, dill, or thyme.
  • to taste Salt Key for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Key for seasoning.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven
  • whisk
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Steps for Cooking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, minced garlic, and chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper, whisk until well combined.
  3. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the salmon, and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Bake the salmon for 15-20 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove from the oven and let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with extra herbs and citrus slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure your salmon marinates for at least 15 minutes for the best flavor. Use fresh herbs when possible for maximum impact.

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