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Baked Chimichurri Salmon

Baked Chimichurri Salmon
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Baked Chimichurri Salmon is an easy weeknight meal, bursting with flavor! Fresh herbs and perfectly baked salmon come together for a satisfying meal, packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids!

Ingredients

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For the salmon:

  • 4 salmon filets
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the chimichurri sauce:

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup very finely chopped cilantro
  • ⅓ cup very finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

For the salmon:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F.
  2. Place salmon, skin-side-down, on a lined baking sheet. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes, or until salmon is fully cooked and easy to flake with a fork.

For the chimichurri sauce:

  1. While the salmon cooks, prepare the sauce.
  2. In a small bowl or jar combine the garlic, shallots, lime juice and red wine vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the herbs and oil. Mix together and let sit until the salmon is done cooking.

To assemble:

When the salmon is done cooking, serve with the chimichurri sauce on top. Enjoy!

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