SALMON BAKED IN TOMATO SAUCE

Protein: 28g

Fiber: 2g

Fat: 26g

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Servings

6

Ingredients
  • 6 (4.5 oz/130g each) salmon fillets
  • 1½ tbsp mixed herbs
  • 1½ tbsp lemon zest, divided
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 3½ tbsp olive oil, total
  • 21 oz (600g) chopped tomatoes, canned (Sauce)
  • 1 medium white onion, diced (Sauce)
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste (Sauce)
  • 3 tbsp capers (Sauce)
  • 6 fl oz (180ml) chicken stock (Sauce)
  • 1½ tbsp tomato paste (Sauce)
  • 1 tbsp oregano (Sauce)
  • 1½ tsp thyme (Sauce)
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (Garnish)

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub salmon with salt, pepper, herbs, 1½ tsp zest, and 1½ tsp oil.
  • Sear flesh-side down in 1½ tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat, 3 minutes. Remove.
  • Sauté onion, garlic paste, and capers in 1½ tbsp oil over medium heat, 3 minutes.
  • Add remaining sauce ingredients. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add salmon. Bake 10 minutes, to 145°F.
  • Top with parsley.

Family Picky Tip

  • Serve sauce on the side for kids who like their salmon plain. Extra sauce is great over pasta or rice.
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Salmon Baked in Tomato Sauce 6 servings
28 g 2 g 26 g
6 (4.5 oz/130g each) salmon fillets 1 1/2 tbsp mixed herbs 1 1/2 tbsp lemon zest, divided 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 3 1/2 tbsp olive oil, total 21 oz (600g) canned chopped tomatoes 1 medium white onion, diced 1 tbsp garlic paste 3 tbsp capers 6 fl oz (180ml) chicken stock 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp oregano 1 1/2 tsp thyme 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub salmon with salt, pepper, herbs, 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and 1 1/2 tsp olive oil.

Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat. Sear salmon flesh-side down for 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.

Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil and sauté onion, garlic paste, and capers for 3 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, and remaining lemon zest. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes.

Pour sauce into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add salmon and bake for 10 minutes, until salmon reaches 145°F.

Top with fresh parsley and serve.