Baked Salmon with Grapefruit Salad recipe

[Daemon09]

Have you ever tried a baked salmon? It's so good, but I want a dish with a twist, so here's another salmon recipe called Baked Salmon with Grapefruit Salad.​

Ingredients:​

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

For the Grapefruit Salad:

• 2 pink grapefruits, segmented
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:​

1. Prepare the Salmon:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
   • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
   • Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Brush the olive oil mixture over the salmon fillets.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
2. Prepare the Grapefruit Salad:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the grapefruit segments, thinly sliced red onion, mixed salad greens, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, and chopped walnuts (if using).
   • Toss gently to combine.
3. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Assemble the Salad:
   • Drizzle the dressing over the grapefruit salad and toss gently to coat.
5. Serve:
   • Divide the grapefruit salad among serving plates.
   • Place a baked salmon fillet on top of each salad.
   • Garnish with additional chopped parsley or mint if desired.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy!

This dish offers a delightful combination of flavors with the tangy sweetness of grapefruit complementing the richness of the baked salmon. Enjoy!

 

[eihra520]

Awesome!! I love baked salmon, but the grapefruit salad is such a cool twist The sweet and tangy grapefruit with the savory salmon sounds like a perfect flavor combo. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe, I'll definitely have to try it out!

 

[rootme]

Awesome!! I love baked salmon, but the grapefruit salad is such a cool twist The sweet and tangy grapefruit with the savory salmon sounds like a perfect flavor combo. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe, I'll definitely have to try it out!

This recipe sounds awesome... I bet the grapefruit adds a nice kick to the salmon. Can't wait to give it a shot!