Description
Mediterranean Salmon Bake with Flavor-Packed Veggies
Ingredients
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- 1 fillet Salmon Filet (Choose fresh or frozen; thaw if frozen.)
- 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil (Can substitute with olive oil or melted butter.)
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Fresh garlic can enhance flavor.)
- 1 medium Red Onion (Can substitute with yellow onion.)
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Fresh tomatoes can be used.)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (Kale or Swiss chard are excellent alternatives.)
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbles (Use goat cheese or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.)
- 1 tablespoon Pesto Sauce (Optional; use homemade or jarred.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare salmon: Place salmon filet on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil and season with sea salt and garlic powder.
- Bake salmon: Bake salmon for 10 minutes until starting to cook.
- Sauté onions: Heat a skillet over medium heat with avocado oil. Sauté chopped red onion until soft, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add veggies: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Incorporate feta: Mix in feta cheese crumbles, allowing to melt slightly.
- Combine and finish: Layer sautéed spinach mixture on salmon and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the fish reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish and serve: Drizzle with pesto if using, and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg