Roast Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri—a bright, herby sauce served across Argentina—is the perfect healthy twist on an easy salmon dinner. This recipe uses parsley but feel free to try your favorite combination of herbs, such as basil, mint or cilantro. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Servings
20 oz. salmon and 1/2 cup sauce
Prep Time
25 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce
- 2cups flat-leaf parsley
- 5cloves garlic
- 3tablespoons lemon juice
- 1tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/2teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1/2teaspoon salt
- 1/4teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salmon
- 46-ounce salmon fillets, skin on
- 2teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 1/4teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- To prepare sauce: Puree parsley, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, crushed red pepper (if using), 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in 1/2 cup oil. Scrape down the sides, then process again until well combined.
- To prepare salmon: Place salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Rub with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until it flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part, 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
- To serve, slide a thin spatula under each piece of fish, separating it from the skin, and place on a plate. Serve with about 2 tablespoons sauce each.
Tips
Refrigerate the sauce for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before using.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 20 oz. salmon and 1/2 cup sauce)
Calories | 378kcal |
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Carbohydrate Total | 2g |
Total Sugars | 0g |
Added Sugars | 0g |
Fiber | 1g |
Total Fat | 25g |
Saturated Fat | 4g |
Mono Saturated Fat | 16g |
Cholesterol | 80mg |
Sodium | 405mg |
Protein | 35g |
Potassium | 744mg |
Calcium | 97mg |
Folate | 46mcg |
Omega-3 | 2g |
Omega-6 | 2g |
Vitamin B12 | 7mcg |
Vitamin E | 6mg |
Zinc | 1mg |
Vitamin B3 | 12mg |
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