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Mediterranean baked salmon worth the second helping.

Prep 15 mins Cook 25 mins Serves 4 Medium
Mediterranean baked salmon fillets in a rich tomato and caper sauce in a white baking dish, garnished with chopped parsley

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Salmon fillets, a punchy tomato-caper sauce, and an oven that does most of the work. This is the dinner you make when you want something that looks impressive but takes less than forty minutes start to finish.

Sear the fish first to get a bit of colour, build a sauce in the same pan, then slide the whole thing into the oven together. The salmon finishes cooking in the sauce, which means it stays moist and drinks up all that oregano, lemon and caper flavour. Gluten free, dairy free, low carb, and twenty-nine grams of protein per serve. It earns its place on the rotation.

One pan, one baking dish, and a sauce that tastes like it came from somewhere in the Mediterranean. Not bad for a Tuesday.

Method

Preheat. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Season the salmon. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, mixed herbs and lemon zest, then rub with the olive oil.

Sear the fish. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for 3 minutes, then remove and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium.

Build the base. Once the pan has cooled slightly, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, onion, garlic and capers. Cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelised and slightly browned.

Make the sauce. Add the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the remaining ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has reduced.

Bake and serve. Transfer the sauce into a baking dish and nestle the salmon fillets into it. Bake for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Chef's tips

  • Meal prep ready. This keeps well. Divide into containers with a side salad or potatoes and lunches are sorted for the next few days.
  • Gluten free start to finish. Every ingredient here is naturally gluten free, so no swaps needed.
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