Baked Old Bay Salmon (no lemons)

Description: A simple, diabetes-friendly baked salmon seasoned with Old Bay, garlic, and fresh herbs. Low-carb, high-protein, high in heart-healthy omega-3s, and flavored without lemon.

Ingredients (with approximate Glycemic Index for each ingredient):

• 4 salmon fillets, 4–6 oz each (GI: 0)
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning per fillet (total 4 tsp) (GI: 0)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (GI: 0)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (GI: 0)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (GI: 0)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (GI: 0)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (GI: 0)
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt per fillet (adjust to taste) (GI: 0)
• Optional: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (GI: ~38)

Cooking instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil a shallow baking dish.
2. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down on the prepared sheet, spaced slightly apart.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and half the chopped parsley.
4. Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over the top of each fillet. Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning evenly—about 1 teaspoon per fillet. Lightly sprinkle salt if using.
5. Arrange optional cherry tomato halves around fillets if desired for a low-GI vegetable accompaniment.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–14 minutes, depending on thickness, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). For slightly more color, broil 1–2 minutes at the end—watch closely to avoid burning.
7. Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining parsley over the fillets. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.

Flavor profile explanation:

• Savory, slightly spicy and aromatic from Old Bay and garlic; Dijon adds a gentle tang without citrus. Olive oil and fresh parsley provide richness and brightness.

Serving size:

• One 4–6 oz fillet per serving. Recipe yields 4 servings.

Nutritional facts (per 4 oz cooked salmon fillet with portioned seasoning; estimates based on FDA data; AI-generated—not guaranteed accurate):