If you’re looking for the easiest way to prepare salmon, you’ve found the perfect recipe! Plus you’ll receive a healthy dose of omega-3 fats, olive oil, and magnesium — three ingredients that have been shown to help fight migraines.

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Easy! 3-Step Microwave Salmon

If you’re looking for the easiest way to prepare salmon, you’ve found the perfect recipe!
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 six-ounce salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • black ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Arrange the salmon fillets in microwaveable dish, skin down. Brush the oil evenly over the salmon and sprinkle with the garlic. Season with the salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes, until the edges are flaky and the fish is cooked through. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

IBS sufferers take note: This recipe is suitable for constipation-predominant IBS and diarrhea-predominant IBS.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 306Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gTotal Fat: 17g— Unsaturated Fat: 14g— Saturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 219mgFiber: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!