Oven-Baked Salmon with Walnutty Gremolata Sauce

DESCRIPTION

The sauce can be made while the salmon is cooking and works well with hot or room temperature fish. Make the sauce ahead for a party or stir it together at the last minute for supper in a hurry.

Total Time
27 Mins
Serves
4
Meal
Dinner Lunch

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
12 Mins
Total Time
27 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
460 cal
Total Fat
39 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
13 g
Cholesterol
60 mg
Sodium
55 mg
Carbohydrates
5 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
25 g

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound salmon fillet (divided into 4 pieces), wild
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup California walnuts, toasted, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup parsley, freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat the bottom of a 10-inch square baking dish with the olive oil.
  2. Arrange the salmon steaks in the prepared pan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Bake just until opaque when flaked with a fork, about 12 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest and garlic and stir well. Set aside or refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 12 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  4. To serve, spoon the sauce evenly over the top of the warm salmon steaks. Garnish with a parsley sprig and serve immediately.