MEDITERRANEAN BAKED SALMON

Ingredients

For the salmon:

  • 4 salmon fillets (4.5 oz./ 130g each)
  • 1 tbsp. mixed herbs
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 tsp. olive oil

 

For the sauce:

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 14 oz. (400g) can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. capers
  • ½ cup (120ml) chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 tsp. lemon zest
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Nutrition per serving:

  • 248 kcal          
  • 10g Fats
  •  9g Carbs      
  • 29g Protein

METHOD

Super simple. Super delicious.

1

Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).


2

Season the salmon filets with salt and pepper, mixed herbs and lemon zest, then rub it with the olive oil.

3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive on a large pan over high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin up and sear for 3 minutes, then remove and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium.

4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive on a large pan over high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin up and sear for 3 minutes, then remove and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium.

5

Add in the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Add the remaining ingredients, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the sauce has reduced.

6

Transfer the sauce into a baking dish and place the salmon fillets in the tomato sauce. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.