Oven-Baked Salmon with Walnutty Gremolata Sauce
Get in those omega-3s, deliciously, with this oven-baked salmon. Not only does the salmon deliver a healthy dose of this heart-healthy fatty acid, the addition of walnuts make this dish an omega-3 superstar. Omega-3s play an important role in supporting cognitive function and promoting a healthy inflammatory response. Learn more about salmon - which kinds are better and what other fish may be a win too in this article.And if you don't eat salmon or fish at all, consider meeting with our nutritionist to personalize a plan that gives your body what it needs for optimal weight health.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound salmon fillet divided into 4 pieces, wild
- Kosher salt and black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 cup California walnuts toasted, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup parsley freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat the bottom of a 10-inch square baking dish with the olive oil.
- Arrange the salmon steaks in the prepared pan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bake just until opaque when flaked with a fork, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest and garlic and stir well. Set aside or refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 12 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- To serve, spoon the sauce evenly over the top of the warm salmon steaks. Garnish with a parsley sprig and serve immediately.
- Nutrition Information per Serving: 460 calories, 39g fat, 6g saturated fat, 20g monounsaturated fat, 13g polyunsaturated fat, 60mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 5g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 25g protein
Notes
Courtesy of the California Walnut Board