Lemon-Pistachio Salmon with Parsley
Salmon is full of healthy fats and takes well to just about any flavor combination.
Servings: 1 -2 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 large salmon filet thawed (½ to 1 lb)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil butter or buttery spread like I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest slice rest of lemon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios or other nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place salmon (skin side down) on parchment-lined or non-stick baking sheet/uncovered baking dish.
- In small bowl, mix olive oil, butter or buttery spread with parsley, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper and nuts.
- Spoon evenly over salmon filet (discard any extra mixture).
- Bake salmon 8 to 12 minutes, until buttery spread has completely melted and nuts are beginning to toast. Salmon should flake apart easily with a fork. For more flavor, add sliced lemons to baking sheet or dish while cooking.
- Remove from oven and garnish with more parsley if desired.
- Serve hot with salad, quinoa or another healthy side.