Bake, Broil, Eat
Simply Broiled Salmon is my go-to fish recipe. It’s simple, super quick, and makes a perfect piece of fish every time. The magic is to bake the filet first, then finish it with a quick broil. It leaves it juicy, yet crispy at the same time!
Fresh or Frozen
I most commonly use this recipe with individually frozen, wild-caught salmon filets that I get in bulk from Whole Foods. Baking a frozen filet that’s perfectly portioned is so much easier than trying to buy fresh fish. Best part: you don’t even have to thaw it first! Just simply throw it in the oven, frozen, and it will still come out perfectly.
Simply Broiled Salmon Served with mashed peas, sauteed veggies, and baby greens
What Fish to Buy
Wild-caught fish (not farm raised fish!!!) is an extremely useful food to have in your diet. It’s an excellent source of essential omega-3 fats, which supports brain function and also prevents disease.
Simply Broiled Salmon topped with lime and chipotle lime avocado oil mayo served with cauliflower mash and jasmine rice with chopped spinach
Simply Broiled Salmon
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Ingredients
- 2 wild-caught salmon filets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tsp. coconut oil or avocado oil mayo (1 tsp. per filet)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 2-4 thinly sliced lemon (or lime) wedges - (juice squeezed on the fish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Line a pan with parchment paper, then place your filets skin down on the pan.
- Spread 1 tsp. of coconut oil on each filet, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-20 minutes (depends on size of the filet and if fresh/frozen), or until just about done. Remove the pan from the oven.
- Switch the oven to broil and move the oven shelf to the upper third of the oven.
- Add the lemon slices on top of the salmon, place the pan back in the oven, then broil until the top of the salmon is a bit crispy.
- Squeeze the lemon over the salmon before eating, enjoy!
Notes
If your fish is frozen (mine was), wait to add the coconut oil, salt and pepper (step 3 of the directions) until half way through the cooking time (step 4 of the directions). Otherwise the coconut oil and seasonings won't stick to the fish!
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