Garlic and Dill Salmon (Iron Chef Challenge...week 1)

Marinated in a paste of fresh dill, garlic, and olive oil, this baked salmon is wonderfully simple to prepare and great eating!

SERVINGS: 4

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 pounds of salmon fillets
1/2 head garlic, peeled
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (I used 2 tbsp)
3 tbsp and 1-3/4 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a food processor, process garlic to a rough mince, add dill and olive oil and pulse a few times to combine.
2. Lay fish fillets in a baking dish, skin side down. Rub garlic mixture over fish. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 375*
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK.

NI: Calories: 329, Total fat: 21.5g, Cholesterol: 83mg, Sodium: 327mg, Total carbs: 2.3g, Dietary fiber: 0.2g, Protein: 30.2 g

I served this with brown rice. 1/2 cup = 106 calories

Roasted asparagus sprinkled w/ olive oil, salt and pepper, and 1 tbsp of Newman's Own Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette = 65calories.

Total dinner = 500 Calories

REVIEW: 3 people reviewed it.
               One thought that there was a little too much garlic.
               Otherwise,everyone was pleased with the meal overall.

[1nana]

The above recipe is from Allrecipes.

[TrudieC]

Sounds simple but wonderful!

[1nana]

This really is a very simple recipe.

I make it quite often, and the salmon comes out so moist.