Mild Lemon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• •4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 lemon, zested and juiced
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
• •Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet. Brush the lemon garlic mixture over the salmon fillets evenly.

4. 4

   Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

5. 5

   While the salmon is baking, prepare the rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.

6. 6

   Serve the baked salmon over a bed of rice, garnished with fresh parsley.