Baked Salmon with Dill and Cucumber Salsa
Tender oven-baked salmon fillets are topped with a refreshing cucumber and dill salsa that adds brightness without any added salt. This elegant yet simple dish is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Flaky baked salmon topped with a fresh cucumber dill salsa for a heart-healthy low sodium dinner.
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Instructions
Make the Cucumber Salsa
Combine diced cucumber, fresh dill, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl. Stir together and let the salsa rest for 10 minutes so the flavors can meld.
Prepare the Salmon
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and drizzle with the remaining olive oil, remaining lemon juice, and black pepper.
Bake the Salmon
Place salmon skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
Plate and Serve
Transfer salmon fillets to plates and spoon the cucumber dill salsa generously over the top of each fillet. Serve immediately while the salmon is hot and the salsa is cool and fresh.
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