Spicy Garlic Salmon

Spicy Garlic Salmon

This is an unbelievably delicious and quick salmon recipe. You can play around with the ingredients: add fresh basil leaves instead of the chili or balsamic instead of the lemon juice. The wholegrain mustard is essential. You are guaranteed to love this one! Serve with a green salad, and enjoy!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
2 servings
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 dried red chile pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a medium baking dish with aluminum foil. Lightly grease foil.

Step 2
With a mortar and pestle, grind together the garlic, chile pepper, and olive oil. Mix into a thick paste with the mustard, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, and coat with the paste mixture.

Step 3
Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

345
Calories
23g
Fat
3g
Carbs
30g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat23g 29%
Saturated Fat4g 21%
Cholesterol83mg 28%
Sodium561mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars1g
Protein30g
Vitamin C11mg 53%
Calcium33mg 3%
Iron6mg 33%
Potassium550mg 12%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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