Lemon Vinaigrette Salmon
Lemon Vinaigrette Salmon Ingredients:
– 2 tbsp good quality olive oil
– Juice of 4 limes
– 3 garlic cloves, crushedFor the Salmon:
– Salmon fillets
– 1/2 tsp green goddess spice
– 1/2 tsp salmon rub spice (Trader Joe’s)
– 1 tsp maple syrup
– 1 tsp Dijon mustard
– 1 tsp soy sauce
– 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)Optional sides:
– Quinoa
– Roasted red onions and peppers
Instructions:
1. Marinating the Salmon
– In a shallow dish, mix together olive oil, lime juice, and crushed garlic cloves.
– Place the salmon fillets in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated.
– Allow the salmon to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
2. Preparing the Salmon
– Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
– Sprinkle green goddess spice and salmon rub spice over the marinated salmon fillets.
– In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce.
– Drizzle the maple syrup mixture over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
3. Cooking the Salmon:
– Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Ensure the oil is hot but not smoking.
– Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets into the hot pan, skin-side down.
– Sear the salmon on each side for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked to your desired doneness.
– Transfer the seared salmon fillets to a baking dish and finish cooking them in the preheated oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. Serving:
– Once cooked, remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
– Serve the lemon vinaigrette salmon hot, alongside optional sides like quinoa and roasted red onions and peppers.
– Enjoy your delicious meal!
Enjoy!
