Mediterranean Salmon with Zucchini and Fennel
Tender salmon nestles into silky zucchini and sweet fennel, finished with fresh herbs and a gentle ginger note. It feels special without making a fuss.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 18 more diets
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Ingredients
- 680 g fresh salmon fillets, skinless, cut into small portions
- 2 zucchini, cut into thin half-moons
- 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced; reserve a little frond for garnish
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
Method
- Warm olive oil in a covered skillet; soften fennel until tender.8 min timer
- Add zucchini and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.6 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share of vegetables and salmon portions.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Nestle remaining salmon into vegetables; cover and cook until opaque.12 min timer
- Stir herbs and ginger through the grown-up vegetables; serve warm.
Kids’ plate: Salmon and Veggie Skillet
On the plate: Plain salmon with soft zucchini and fennel from the skillet, before herbs and ginger.
Make it a game: Make a little garden on the plate with the soft vegetables around the salmon. Choose which piece becomes the garden path.
Set it aside at step 3, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Salmon, zucchini, fennel and olive oil, with no grains, dairy, legumes or nightshades.
- Gluten-free: Fresh fish, vegetables and herbs, with no grains or sauces.
- Anti-inflammatory: Salmon, olive oil, zucchini, fennel and fresh herbs bring the flavor.
- Low-histamine: Fresh salmon, zucchini, fennel, ginger and fresh herbs, without citrus, vinegar or broth.
- Kid (4–12): Plain salmon and soft vegetables make familiar, mild bites.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft zucchini and fennel with flaked salmon, checked carefully for bones.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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