Herb-Crusted Salmon 

Ingredients

• 2 (4-ounce) salmon fillets
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon
• 4 Tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet and cover with a second piece of parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, mix together the garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon juice and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a small dish.
4. Discard the parchment paper covering the salmon. Use a pastry brush to carefully cover the fillets with the herb-cheese mixture.
5. Bake the salmon, uncovered, for about 5 minutes more. The salmon is done when the fish flakes easily with a fork.
6. Serve immediately

Cooking tip: Don’t overcook the salmon. Overcooked fish turns rubbery and the “fishy” flavor tends to be emphasized. Fish is safely cooked when the internal temperature measures 145 degrees F with a meat thermometer.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 4 oz salmon fillet; yields: 2 servings; 200 calories, 10g fat, 27g protein, 9g carbs
Source: The Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Cookbook