Entrée: United States – Baked Salmon with Tomato-Parsley Relish

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 7 min

Cook 12 min

Additional 5 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 / 4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (15 g)
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment; season with salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.  
2. In a bowl toss diced tomatoes with parsley, garlic, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Let sit a few minutes to meld.  
3. Bake salmon 10–12 minutes (depending on thickness) until just opaque in the center.  
4. Spoon tomato-parsley relish over each fillet and serve immediately with roasted potatoes or steamed vegetables.