Description
A rich and comforting salmon dish flavored with smoked paprika and green olives, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup pitted green olives
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add minced garlic.
- Drizzle olive oil over salmon fillets and rub the spice mixture on both sides.
- Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and scatter the pitted green olives around the fish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using skin-on salmon fillets and a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, smoked paprika, green olives, healthy dinner, comfort food