Lemon-Oregano Baked Salmon with Zucchini
Salmon bakes until tender beside soft zucchini, finished with bright lemon zest and parsley.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 17 more diets
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Ingredients
- 170 g salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 zucchini, cut into thin half-moons
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 0.125 tsp fine salt
Method
- Heat the oven to 400°F and line a small baking dish.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil, oregano, and salt; spread in dish.
- Bake zucchini until tender at the edges, stirring once.12 min timer
- Nestle salmon in the dish; add lemon zest and parsley.
- Bake until salmon reaches 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.12 min timer
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Salmon, zucchini, herbs and lemon zest keep the plate free of grains and sauces.
- Wheat allergy: Fresh salmon and vegetables are served without wheat or grain products.
- Soy allergy: Olive oil, herbs and fresh ingredients keep soy out of the dish.
- Milk allergy: Olive oil and herbs bring flavor without dairy.
- Gluten-free: Salmon and zucchini are seasoned with herbs and lemon zest, without grains or sauces.
- Paleo: Salmon, zucchini, olive oil and herbs make up this grain- and dairy-free plate.
- Keto: Salmon and zucchini keep the plate centered on protein and a low-starch vegetable.
- Low-GI: Salmon and zucchini pair protein with a non-starchy vegetable, with no added sugar.
- Anti-inflammatory: Salmon, zucchini, olive oil and fresh herbs bring a Mediterranean-style mix without added sugar.
- No spicy food: Parsley and oregano season the salmon and zucchini without heat.
- No red meat: Salmon is the only protein, served with zucchini.
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