Lemon Oregano Baked Salmon

My husband went to the farmer’s market, where I had given him specific instructions along with a shopping list. Of course, once he got there, he improvised. He got what was on the list, and also what appealed to him. Which is totally fine. Happy to have a variety of fruits and veggies on hand – as long as we eat them.

The list included some fresh thyme. I love fresh herbs, and until my garden is ready, I have to make do with store-bought.

As I unpacked the grocery bags though, I didn’t see any thyme. In place of the thyme was some fresh Oregano. I don’t cook with oregano too often. I decided to make the best of it and come up with some recipes that would work with the oregano.

I had planned on salmon for dinner anyways. This Lemon Oregano Salmon just makes sense. It’s very flavorful, was easy to make and everyone was happy.

Lemon Oregano Baked Salmon

 

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Author: Hindy Garfinkel

Ingredients

• 2½ Lemons
• 6 Sprigs Fresh Oregano
• 8 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 lb. Salmon Filet
• 1.5 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. fresh ground pepper

Instructions

1. Slice on of the lemons in rounds and lay in a 9x13 baking pan.
2. Lay three of the oregano sprigs over the lemon slices. Sprinkle half of the garlic over the oregano and lemon.
3. Wash and dry the salmon and place the salmon over the lemon and oregano.
4. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper.
5. Squeeze the juice of of one lemon over the salmon. Pour over the olive oil.
6. Chop up the remaining leaves of oregano and sprinkle over the salmon, along with the garlic.
7. Cover the salmon and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to broil.
9. Broil the salmon for around 15 minutes. Fish should be done by then.
10. Serve over rice with a salad on the side.
11. Enjoy!

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