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Lemon Garlic Salmon High-Protein Dinner

Lemon Garlic Salmon

This quick and flavorful Lemon Garlic Salmon is baked to perfection and served with quinoa and spinach for a nutritious, high-protein dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
To Serve
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup spinach

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl.
  3. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Season with salt and pepper. Coat with lemon garlic mixture.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve warm with cooked quinoa and spinach.

Notes

Feel free to swap quinoa with cauliflower rice or another whole grain. This dish also pairs well with roasted vegetables.