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Salmon with green herb sauce served over mixed greens salad on white plate.

Chimichurri Baked Salmon

Baked Bree man with beard in formal suit indoors.Michael Steliga
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6 oz salmon fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chimichurri sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with greased foil or parchment.
  • Lay the salmon fillets skin side down. Brush the tops with olive oil, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
    Raw salmon fillets on a baking sheet with a silicone basting brush.
  • Slide the salmon into the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness. Then, for a crispy finish, broil for an extra 2 to 3 minutes. The salmon is ready when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • While the salmon is in the oven, whip up the chimichurri sauce by blending all the ingredients until they're nicely chopped. You can follow this recipe.
    Fresh herb salad with olive oil being poured, ingredients include parsley, basil, onion, and garlic.
  • Once the salmon is done, let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, top each fillet with about 2 tablespoons of the fresh chimichurri sauce. Serve up this zesty dish and watch it disappear!
    Savory seasoned salmon fillets baking on a parchment-lined sheet pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 106mgFiber: 0.1g
Keyword Chimichurri Baked Salmon
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