Description
Learn how to make Herb Crusted Salmon with Cranberry Salsa that is bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Try this delicious recipe today!
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets, 4 pieces
- Salt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (5 grams)
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) (1 gram)
- Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped (15 grams)
- Fresh dill, 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped (15 grams)
- Fresh thyme, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped (6 grams)
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Fresh cranberries, 1 cup (240 ml) (100 grams)
- Beef sausage, 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped (40 grams)
- Bell pepper, 1 small, seeded and chopped
- Lime juice, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) (30 milliliters)
- Maple syrup, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) (15 milliliters)
- Salt, 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) (1 gram)
- Cilantro, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped (8 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season the salmon with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- In a bowl, combine fresh parsley, dill, thyme, and olive oil.
- Spread the herb mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, prepare the cranberry salsa.
- In a bowl, combine fresh cranberries, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Add chopped cilantro to the cranberry salsa and mix well.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- Serve the herb-crusted salmon with a generous spoonful of cranberry salsa on top.
Notes
- Marinate salmon in herb mixture for 30 minutes before baking for a more robust flavor.
- Substitute beef sausage with turkey sausage for a lighter option that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- Adjust cranberry salsa’s sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup to your liking.
