Quick and Healthy Baked Salmon
Salmon makes the perfect center for a healthy meal since it is filled with quality protein and omega-3 benefits. The yogurt and lime coating gives it a new flavor while still keeping the fish light and refreshing. Serve your salmon on a bed of fresh or braised greens.
Servings 8
Calories 172kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, fat free
- 2 limes, juiced
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 8 (3oz) wild caught salmon fillets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine the yogurt, lime juice, and garlic. Put half of the yogurt mixture aside in the fridge.
- Coat the salmon with the other half of the yogurt mixture and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Place the salmon on prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn on the high broil for an additional 5 minutes until the top of the salmon has browned.
- Serve the salmon on a bed of kale with a dollop of the reserved yogurt.
- Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 172 calories, 6.9g fat, 62mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, and 24.6g protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal
