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Oven-Baked Salmon Recipe

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Looking for a healthy but simple dinner recipe that is packed full of deliciousness and protein. Make a splash and check out this Oven-Baked Salmon.

  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • 4 servings

Oven-Baked Salmon Ingredients:

  • 12 oz salmon filets, cut into 4 pieces
  • Coarse-grained salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Toasted almond parsley salsa, for serving
  • Baked squash, for serving optional

Toasted Almond Parsley Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 shallot
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Coarse grain salt
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ toasted almonds
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Oven-Baked Salmon:

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with the Toasted Almond Parsley Salad and squash, if desired.

Toasted Almond Parsley Salad:

  1. Mince the shallot and add to a small bowl. Pour the vinegar over the shallots and add a pinch of salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Roughly chop the capers, parsley, and almonds and add to the shallots. Add the olive oil, tasting as you go. Mix again and adjust the seasonings.

Nutrition Facts:

  • Calories – 177
  • Total Fats – 11g
  • Saturated Fats – 2.5g
  • Cholesterol – 47 milligrams
  • Sodium – 170 milligrams
  • Carbohydrates – 0g
  • Dietary Fibers – 0g
  • Protein – 17g
  • Sugar – 0g 

Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/oven-baked-salmon-recipe-1911951#/

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