Salmon with Sauce Vierge
Description:
I learned this recipe in culinary school and brought it home to my husband to try. He doesn’t usually like fish, but he loved this. It has a very light, bright flavor that really brings out the best in the salmon.
Recipe Category: Very Low Carbs
Keywords: < 30 Mins
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 1140.2
- Fat Content: 94g
- Saturated Fat Content: 13.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 165.4mg
- Sodium Content: 366.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10.8g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 3.9g
- Protein Content: 64.8g
- Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 1 roma tomato
- 4 black olives
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Warm olive oil. |
| 2 | Add lemon juice, garlic, basil, tomatoes, and olives. |
| 3 | Season to taste with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. |
| 4 | Place salmon fillets in a casserole dish. |
| 5 | Pour sauce over the salmon. |
| 6 | Bake just until the salmon flakes. |
| 7 | Be careful not to overcook it; it should still be fairly moist. |
| 8 | Watch it carefully as it will not take very long to cook. |
Method:
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Begin by preheating your oven to the appropriate temperature, usually around 375°F (190°C), ensuring it’s ready for baking the salmon later.
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In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil over low heat. You want it to be gently heated, not too hot.
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While the oil is warming, prepare your other ingredients. Finely chop the garlic cloves, slice the roma tomato into thin rounds, and tear the fresh basil leaves into small pieces.
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Once the oil is warm, add in the lemon juice, chopped garlic, torn basil leaves, sliced tomatoes, and pitted black olives. Allow the mixture to gently simmer for a few minutes, infusing the flavors together.
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Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce if you desire a bit of heat. Stir everything together, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
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Take your salmon fillets and place them in a baking dish or casserole, ensuring they fit comfortably without overlapping.
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Pour the prepared sauce over the salmon fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated with the flavorful mixture.
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Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake the salmon for just until it flakes easily with a fork. This usually takes around 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillets.
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Keep a close eye on the salmon as it bakes, being careful not to overcook it. You want the salmon to be moist and tender, so it’s best to remove it from the oven as soon as it’s cooked through.
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Once done, take the salmon out of the oven and let it rest for a minute or two before serving. This allows the flavors to settle and ensures the fish is at its best.
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Serve the salmon hot, garnished with extra fresh basil leaves if desired. Accompany it with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or a light salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Enjoy this delightful salmon with sauce vierge recipe with your loved ones, savoring each bite of its light, bright flavor that’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!
