Salmon baked in foil High Protein Recipes

                                Salmon baked in foil High Protein Recipes

Salmon is a great source of protein, high in B vitamins, potassium, and selenium. It is good source of Omega-3 fatty acids which is good for weight loss.

Cooking time- 40 minutes

Ingredients                                                                Quantity

Salmon fillets                                                               4

Olive oil                                                                       2tbs

Salt                                                                              pinch

Black pepper                                                               pinch

Tomatoes, chopped, drained                                      3

Shallots chopped                                                        2

Fresh lemon juice                                                       2tbs

Dried oregano                                                             1tbs

Dried thyme                                                                1tbs

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees c. Line baking sheet with foil.

2. In a bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, tomatoes, shallots, salt and pepper to taste.

3. Place the salmon onto prepared baking sheet sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper, oiled side down, atop a sheet of foil. Wrap the ends of the foil to form a spiral shape. Spoon the tomato mixture over the salmon.

4. Fold the sides of the foil over the fish and tomato mixture, covering completely, seal the packets closed. Place the foil packet on heavy large baking sheet.

5. Place into oven and bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes, serve immediately, garnished with parsley.