Baked Salmon with Herbed Yogurt
Enjoy the unparalleled quality of Svenfish's fresh, never-frozen, sushi-grade salmon, sustainably farmed in the pristine waters of the Faroe Islands. The fish raised here within their natural habitat are renowned for their superior flavor and nutritional density. No wonder it's our best selling fillet!
Try this quick and delicious salmon recipe by dietitian, personal trainer, triathlon coach, and foodie, Chrissy Carroll.
Salmon is one of the best food sources of omega-3 fatty acids, a type of healthy fat that has been linked to promoting heart health and brain health. Currently, it’s recommended that men get at least 1.6 grams of omega-3’s per day and women get at least 1.1 grams of omega-3’s per day. This recipe provides more than those requirements in just one serving!
It’s also packed with high-quality protein, which is key for keeping you full and satisfied after a meal – and supporting muscle health. If you’re hitting the gym regularly, eating enough protein each day will help support those fitness goals.
And as a bonus – it’s an excellent source of most B vitamins (which are involved in a variety of metabolic processes including those that make energy in your body) and Vitamin D (key for immune health).
Ingredients
- 1 pound Svenfish salmon fillet
- ¼ teaspoon salt, divided in half
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins (or more to taste)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with tin foil or parchment paper (for easier clean up).
- Place the salmon on the baking sheet. Season with half of the salt.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining salt. Spread over the salmon fillet.
- Bake the salmon for approximately 19 to 23 minutes for a thick fillet, or approximately 10 to 15 minutes for a thin fillet or individual cut portions. The fish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.
(The USDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F for food safety reasons. Some people prefer the texture of salmon when it reaches a peak temperature lower than 145 degrees F) - Let the salmon rest for a few minutes, then top with the pistachios and golden raisins. Serve and enjoy!