Whip up this Easy Baked Chimichurri Salmon for a delicious and nutritious weeknight dinner or weekend family meal. All you need is fresh salmon and herbs and 20 minutes for this perfectly cooked and fresh salmon recipe.
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Health Benefits Of salmon
Salmon is super high in omega 3 fatty acids and is a great source of protein and packed with B vitamins which help with inflammation throughout the body as well as heart and brain health.
Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Ingredients
1 lb wild caught salmon
½ cup cilantro
2 tbsp fresh oregano
2 tbsp chives
2 tbsp shallot
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
juice from ½ lime
1/2 cup olive oil
salt, to taste
Lightly coat your salmon with olive oil and a few good pinches of salt. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes, longer for thicker pieces of fish.
Step 1
Make the chimichurri. Add the herbs, shallot, vinegar, lime juice and olive oil to a bowl and add a couple pinches of salt. Stir to combine and taste, set aside.
Step 2
To serve, spoon the chimichurri over the salmon once it’s done baking.