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