Salmon Fillet

Not only is salmon one of the most flavorful fish but it’s also a healthy protein! Salmon is an excellent source of vitamin B12, vitamin D and also packed with omega 3 fatty acids which means it’s great for your brain and your body! In my house we eat a lot of salmon and sometimes the recipes get a bit boring so I decided to switch it up a little. If your 5 year old tells you “wow mom that looks really delicious” as it comes out of the oven and they clean their plate well I guess it’s a winning recipe!

Author: Christa Johnston

Christa Johnston is a busy wife and mother of two young boys and a self-proclaimed foodie. Her love of cooking stems from growing up in a large family where food was always in abundance and a focal point of every gathering. As a teenager, Christa was a frequent shopper of the Shoreview Fresh and Natural Foods location even as a young dancer grabbing a quick snack between classes. Now, with her two boys in tow she shops weekly for a quick sandwich, deli salad or natural organic ingredients to provide healthy eating choices for her delicious recipes! Christa will transform your Sunday Funday!

Servings: 5 | Prep Time: 5 | Cook Time: 25 | Ready in:

Ingredients

• 1 1/2-2 lbs of salmon fillet
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 tbsp black olives chopped
• 1 lemon sliced
• 1 cup of baby spinach (optional)
• olive oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut fillet in half and place in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan that you have drizzled with olive oil to keep fillets from sticking. Season fillets with salt and pepper and evenly spread the onions, tomatoes, capers and black olives over the fillets then place the lemon slices over the top of them. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes or until it reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve over a small handful of baby spinach drizzled with a little olive oil, lemon and salt and pepper.