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Salmon with Lemon and Basil

 

 

Delicious, fresh flavor...
 

Four 6-ounce 

 

fillets of salmon

 

 

 

coarse salt and ground pepper

 

2 cups 

 

packed fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced crosswise

 

1 large 

 

shallot, thinly sliced crosswise (about ¼ cup)

 

 

 

grated zest of one lemon (2- 3 teaspoons)

 

2 Tbs 

 

fresh lemon juice

 

1 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

 

 

lemon wedges for serving (optional)

 

 

1

Lightly season salmon with salt and pepper; arrange in 9x13-inch baking dish, about 1-inch apart.

2

In a small bowl, stir together basil, shallot, lemon zest and juice, oil, ¼ tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Dividing evenly, spread mixture over the salmon fillets. Cover with foil; place in refrigerator, and let marinate for 20 minutes.

3

Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake (still covered) until salmon is opaque throughout 20-25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

308.23

 

Calories From Fat (33%)

 

100.71

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 10.95g

 

17%

 

Saturated Fat 2.06g

 

10%

 

Cholesterol 39.12mg

 

13%

 

Sodium 3414.97mg

 

142%

 

Potassium 737.37mg

 

21%

 

Carbohydrates 18.37g

 

6%

 

Dietary Fiber 0.96g

 

4%

 

Sugar 0.29g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 17.41g

 

 

 

Protein 34.15g

 

68%

 

 

 Recipe Source

Everyday Food

 

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