Oven Roasted Salmon with Walnut Sauce

By Heather Christo
Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
1 piece salmon, 3 tablespoons sauce
Meal
Dinner
Course
Main

DESCRIPTION

Simple oven-roasted salmon fillets are topped with a flavorful walnut, lemon and herb sauce. Serve this with mashed potatoes or butternut squash pure on the side.

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Calories
510
Total Fat
42
Saturated Fat
7.9
Polyunsaturated Fat
14.6
Monounsaturated Fat
19.5
Cholesterol
60
Sodium
135
Carbohydrates
4
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
<1
Protein
32
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
700

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 1.5-2 pounds of salmon, cut into 6 filets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Walnut Herb Sauce

  • 1 1/4 cups California walnuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup lightly packed Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup roughly snipped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly brush with oil. Top with salmon and brush with oil. Sprinkle lemon zest on top. Roast for 10 minutes or until salmon is cooked to your liking.
  2. While salmon is cooking, place walnuts and garlic in a food processor and pulse to chop. Add parsley, chives, lemon juice and capers and pulse again to chop.
  3. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated, scraping down the sides as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve salmon with a large spoonful of Walnut Herb Sauce.