Description
Roasted salmon with salsa verde is a vibrant dish that combines the rich flavor of perfectly cooked salmon with a zesty, fresh herb sauce. This recipe is simple enough for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for special occasions. With a crispy skin and flaky texture, this salmon dish, drizzled with bright salsa verde, will delight your taste buds and make any dinner feel like a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp capers, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and place them on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- While the salmon cooks, combine parsley, capers, garlic, lemon juice, and remaining olive oil in a bowl to make salsa verde.
- Adjust seasoning and add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve the roasted salmon topped with salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg