Summery Basil and Oregano Salmon

Last week I missed my first installment of New Eat For The Week but this week I am delivering! Admittedly I was not feeling super creative this week but I hope you enjoy this simple, but delicious dish.

I love seafood, especially fish, and eat it at least once a week. Usually I eat tilapia since it is cheap and easy to cook, but I also love salmon. When I was home last weekend, my mom made salmon one night for dinner. I don’t eat it very often (since it is more expensive) but when I was at the grocery store today, I picked up a small piece to treat myself.

I did not have a lot on hand in terms of ingredients for a marinade, but inspired by some fresh herbs my mom send me back to Jacksonville with, I made a quick marinade for the fish. Usually I associate salmon with more smokey and rustic flavors (like maple) but I was in the mood for a more citrusy fish tonight.

I did some tinkering around and this is what I came up with.

Summery Basil and Oregano Salmon

A quick and simple salmon dish that can be made with only a few simple ingredients. Marinate all day for a more citrusy flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Assembly/ Cook Time: 35-40 minutes

Serving Size: 2

Ingredients:

• Two 3 oz filets of salmon
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (or 1 T dried)
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (or 1 T dried)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 gallon sized plastic bag
• Optional- fresh basil and oregano leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. At least one hour prior to cooking: Combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a gallon sized plastic bag. Add salmon and marinade in the fridge for at least one hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. After the fish has marinated for at least an hour, take out of the bag and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
4. Garnish the salmon with fresh basil and oregano leaves and serve with greens and vegetables.

This dish was definitely very fresh and delicious. I loved how I could taste the lemon with a hint of the basil and oregano. A perfect fish dish for summer!

With two fish meals in a row, I promise that I will have a non-fish dish next week!

What is your favorite summer meal? For me, it is anything involving seafood!