Lemon Salmon
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Lemon Salmon is a flavorful dish featuring salmon fillets enhanced with zesty lemon, often baked or grilled to perfection. This dish is known for its rich taste and is a great source of protein.
This item is served across various meal programs including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP in New York City.
Popular Home Recipes for Lemon Salmon
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Lemon Salmon shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Lemon Salmon is a delicious and healthy dish that combines the rich taste of salmon with the zesty freshness of lemon, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- •4 pieces salmon fillets
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
- •2 tbsp lemon juice
- •1 tbsp lemon zest
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- 4Brush the mixture over the salmon fillets evenly.
- 5Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 6Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Chef Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitute fresh parsley for dill if preferred.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.