- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Zest the lemon and then juice it. Reserve the zest and half of the juice for another recipe, such as the Orecchiette with Chickpeas and Greens.
- Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil, then place the salmon on the baking sheet skin side up (to coat the top with olive oil) then flip it over so that the skin side is facing down. Season the salmon the red pepper flakes, fennel seeds and salt, then drizzle half of the lemon juice (about 2 tablespoons) on top. Scatter the olives on the baking sheet around the fish.
- Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving, if desired.
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Ingredients:
1 lemon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pound farmed salmon
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup pitted olives
Optional for garnish: fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley
Nutrition:
280, Total Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 420mg, Carbohydrate: 2g, Fiber: 0g, Total Sugar: 0g (Added Sugar: 0g), Protein: 23g
Dietary choice:
Gluten-free