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.