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Baked Salmon with Lemon

Baked Salmon with Lemon

and Basil
20 min., ready in 1 hr
Time:
341
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
79 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
8 sprigs Basil
3 tsps black peppercorns
2 lbs thin piece Salmon (with skin)
1 Tbsp Fleur de sel
1 lemon
2 Tbsps olive oil
1 Tbsp honey
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Preparation
1.
Baked Salmon with Lemon preparation step 1

Rinse basil, pat dry, pluck leaves and coarsely chop half of the leaves.

2.
Baked Salmon with Lemon preparation step 2

Crush peppercorns in a mortar or grind coarsely in a pepper mill.

3.
Baked Salmon with Lemon preparation step 3

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse the salmon, pat dry and then place skin side down on sheet.

4.
Baked Salmon with Lemon preparation step 4

Mix the fleur de sel with the crushed pepper and rub over the salmon. Sprinkle with chopped basil and bake in a preheated oven at 175°F until fish is cooked through, about 40 minutes (longer for thicker fillets).

5.
Baked Salmon with Lemon preparation step 5

Meanwhile, rinse lemon in hot water and wipe dry. Finely grate the zest, then squeeze out the lemon juice. 

6.
Baked Salmon with Lemon preparation step 6

Mix the lemon zest and juice with the oil and honey in a small bowl.

7.
Baked Salmon with Lemon preparation step 7

Remove salmon from oven and place on a large plate. Drizzle with the lemon sauce and let rest 8-10 minutes before sprinkling with remaining basil leaves and serving.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie341 cal.(16 %)
Protein46 g(47 %)
Fat13 g(11 %)
Carbohydrates7 g(5 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0 g(0 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Salmon is filled with heart-healthy fats; 100 grams contains an average of 1.8 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, which is great for the brain and immune system.

Even smarter

Even smarter

For eight portions, simply place a whole side of salmon on the baking tray and double the remaining ingredients accordingly.

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