This time of year, everyone’s running round, Christmas shopping, and spreading Holiday cheer, leaving little time for a healthy dinner. This dish is ready in 20 minutes and not only fast, but a lot better for you than that drive thru meal you think is all you have time for.

This does require marinating time, but that can be done over night or before you head into work, so all you need do is take it out of the marinade and throw it in the oven. While the salmon bakes, you’ll have plenty of time to fix a box of pasta or slice up some zucchini and cook with a little garlic and butter, or both like I did!

• 4  8 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Lemon Pepper seasoning
• 1 12 oz bottle Lemon Pepper marinade

In a mixing bowl, combine marinade, olive oil, garlic, and seasoning, and mix well. Place salmon in a large ziplock bag, and pour marinade mixture over fillets. Press air out of bag, and seal. Let marinate for at least 4 hours up to overnight.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with foil, and lightly coat with cooking spray. Place fillets about 2 inches apart on baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with veggies, and olive oil and herb seasoned pasta. Enjoy!