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Salmon and Blueberries

Salmon and Blueberries

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1½ to 2 pounds filet of wild salmon such as Sockeye Salmon
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pint of fresh blueberries you can use approx. 2 cups of frozen blueberries instead
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Lightly oil a baking sheet or oven-safe dish with one tablespoon of the olive oil.
  • Lay the salmon on the baking sheet or dish and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
  • Roast the salmon for 6 – 8 minutes, until tender and flaky.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small pan and sauté the garlic lightly, for 1 – 2 minutes.
  • Squeeze the juice of half of the lemon into the pan and add the blueberries.
  • Smash the blueberries with a fork or potato masher and stir gently.
  • After 3 – 4 minutes, add the finely chopped rosemary and season to taste with sea salt and pepper.
  • Continue to let the sauce simmer until salmon is ready. (Sauce can be made ahead and reserved.)
  • 10. Serve the salmon topped with blueberry sauce, with the remainder of the lemon sliced into wedges, on the side.

Notes

Courtesy of Dr. Frank Lipman
Keyword blueberries, salmon