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Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad

Name: Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Spice-Rubbed Salmon:; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb. salmon filet, cut into 2–3 pieces; Basil Sauce:; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil; 1 small bunch of fresh chives; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, optional; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup mayo (more as needed to keep it creamy); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice; small pinch of salt, to taste; Tomato Salad:; 1 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 2 ear sweet corn, cut off the cob; 1–2 cups fresh spinach or spring greens; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced chives or parsley; salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste; 2 cups cooked rice or grains for serving (I use precooked to make it easy)

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

40m

This Spice-Rubbed Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad is a delicious and healthy meal option. The salmon is seasoned with a flavorful spice rub, then topped with a creamy basil sauce. The fresh and colorful tomato salad, along with the rice or grains, makes for a well-balanced and satisfying dinner.

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Servings: 2

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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lb. salmon filet, cut into 2–3 pieces

1/2 cup packed fresh basil

1 small bunch of fresh chives

1 teaspoon dried oregano, optional

1/2 cup mayo (more as needed to keep it creamy)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1–2 tablespoons lemon juice

small pinch of salt, to taste

1 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

2 ear sweet corn, cut off the cob

1–2 cups fresh spinach or spring greens

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons minced chives or parsley

salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

2 cups cooked rice or grains for serving (I use precooked to make it easy)

Prep the tomato salad.

Blend the basil sauce ingredients until almost completely smooth, with just a few flecks remaining.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix the spices in a small bowl and stir in the olive oil. Coat the salmon with the spice paste.

Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 9-12 minutes, or until 135 degrees in the thickest part. (It’s all personal preference, but this is the doneness that we like best – it’s a medium-well done salmon.)

Plate the salmon over the rice, serve with salad, and spoon the sauce over the top. Season with salt and pepp. Mwah!

Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad

Ingredients

Spice-rubbed Salmon

Basil Sauce

Tomato Salad

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Salmon with Basil Sauce and Tomato Salad

Ingredients

Spice-rubbed Salmon

Basil Sauce

Tomato Salad

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts