Salmon with Salsa Verde
Serves
4
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
1.5 lbs (680 g) skinless salmon filet
1 medium lemon
1 oz (30 g) fresh parsley leaves & tender stems, packed
0.5 oz (15 g) fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp capers
1 clove garlic
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
362
Fats
22 g
Protein
39 g
Carbs
2 g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil in baking dish large enough for salmon filets.
- Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper, and place skinned-side down in dish. Zest half of lemon over salmon. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, finely chop parsley and basil. Add capers, then continue chopping until everything is finely minced.
- Transfer to bowl. Zest remaining lemon half into herbs and squeeze in juice. Grate in garlic, then add 3 tablespoons olive oil and red pepper flakes. Stir well and season to taste.
- Top salmon with salsa verde. Serve with extra salsa on the side.