Simple Herb Roasted Salmon

Salmon is all kinds of wonderful.

It’s rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and decrease risk factors for disease.

It’s also high in protein, B vitamins, potassium, selenium, and contains the antioxidant astaxanthin which makes us look younger, supports healthy skin, protects our brain and body from inflammation, and supports healthy cholesterol health… and SO much more!

It’s also a beautiful gift from the sea that should be enjoyed and appreciated as something truly amazing, special, and delicious. :)

This recipe is SO easy to make and SO yummy that I make 2 fillets at once.

I use the extra fillet for salads, sandwiches, and/or salmon burgers. LInks below for some ideas.

https://www.goodtograteful.com/gwens-kitchen/delicious-aip-salmon-burger

https://www.goodtograteful.com/gwens-kitchen/delicious-veggie-packed-salmon-salad

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Ingredients:

1 Fillet of Wild Salmon. Fresh or thawed if from frozen. *I like to thaw mine in the fridge with fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon. **This reduces any potential of that “fishy” flavour that can come from frozen fish. ***It’s also a great strategy if you’re trying to make the salmon as mild as you can for anyone who’s not totally sure about fish.

• 2 TBSP Parsley, chopped

• 2 TBSP Fresh basil, chopped

• 2 TBSP Green onions or chives, chopped. ***Feel Free to use ANY fresh herbs you have on hand. You can mix it up, use many, all, or just one. I like this combination, but in my opinion cooking is part exploration and part using what you have on hand.

• 1/4 Cup Fresh lemon juice

• 2 or 3 TBSP Dijon or any nice grainy mustard

• 2 TBSP Olive oil

• 2 -3 TBSP Capers

• A pinch of sea salt and a good amount of freshly cracked pepper

Instructions:

1.Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

(If your salmon fillet is frozen remove it from its packaging and place in a dish that it fits in. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over it , cover it and let it thaw for the day in the fridge. If you want to do this with your fresh salmon and have time, go for it. It’s delicious. It’s also a great thing to do with any fish that you’re preparing! Making fish tacos? marinate the fish in lime juice and cilantro!)

2. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

3. Spread mixture all over the salmon.

4. Put salmon in the oven and bake for about 17 minutes.

That’s it. Now you can eat it.

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I love to serve this with a simple salad, steamed or sauteed asparagus or green beans, and maybe even a quick sweet potato salad for those prebiotic resistant starches.

The entire meal talks about 30 minutes from start to finish.

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Nutrition And Tips

I think at this point most of us know that salmon is really good for us. We also know that wild salmon is precious and needs to be protected, so if you can afford it always try and buy sustainably caught or ocean wise fish.

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Final Thoughts

Well, salmon recipes are dime a dozen out here on this internet surf, but I like this one.

It’s AIP approved, it’s super nutritious and cooking with herbs adds in the extra magic of phytonutrients — our health defenders.

The other great thing about this salmon is how quick it is, so it’s perfect after a long day or whenever you don’t feel like cooking but do feel like taking good care of yourself.

So, give it a try if you like healthy delicious things and let me know how it works out for you!

Thank you so much,

Gwen