Marinated Wild Salmon
Marinated wild salmon combines bright lemon juice and white balsamic vinegar with garlic, cilantro, green onions, and olive oil, while sugar balances the tang and crushed red pepper adds gentle heat. Seasoned with onion powder, salt, and pepper, the fillets are especially suited to grilling or broiling for a fresh, boldly flavored meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marinated Wild Salmon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Season fillets with salt and pepper, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Set aside in a baking dish.
- 2
In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sugar, green onions, and cilantro. Pour the marinade over the salmon, cover, and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- 3
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 4
Arrange salmon on a broiling sheet. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes. Increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), turn fillets, and broil for 5 minutes more.
- Calories 393.49 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 38.5 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 12.77 g 5%
- Total Fat 20.58 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 3.48 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.38 mg High 31%
- Sodium 148.72 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.77 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 8.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 38.11 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 696.92 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 47.35 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.0 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Marinated Wild Salmon is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 393.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marinated Wild Salmon made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Green Onion, Lemon Juice. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marinated Wild Salmon?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 393.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marinated Wild Salmon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Marinated Wild Salmon healthy?
- Marinated Wild Salmon has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 393.49 calories and 38.5 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 148.72 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.48 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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