Salmon is a fish that is widely available. This fish is quite delicious and very versatile. In addition, salmon is very good for you. It is full of omega 3 fatty acids, which are nutrients that the body needs to run more efficiently. Most dieticians recommend eating at least two servings of fish per week and salmon is one of the best choices of fish that you can make. When it comes to choosing the right piece of salmon for your dinners, it is often best to spend a little bit more and purchase wild salmon instead of farmed salmon.
Wild salmon is sustainable and contains less saturated fat, which is unhealthy. The great thing about salmon is that it can be quite easy to add it into your weekly meal plan. This fish is very versatile and can be used in many different recipes. Here are 15 delicious salmon recipes that you are going to want to add to your regular meal plan as soon as possible.
1. Lemon Pepper Salmon
What you need:
4 sheets of foil (9×9)
4 four ounce salmon fillets
4 tbsp lemon pepper butter
Salt
8 slices of lemon
Grape tomatoes halved
4 sprigs of thyme
To make:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the sheets of foil on a baking sheet. Place the salmon fillets on top of the foil sheets, one fillet per sheet. Spread a tbsp of butter on top of each of the fillets and season with salt to taste. Add 2 lemon slices to the top of the fillets followed by 4 pieces of tomato. Top with a sprig of thyme. Repeat this for all 4 fillets. Fold the foil around the fish so that it is completely covered. Bake for about fifteen minutes or until the salmon is cooked through. Transfer the fillets to a plate and serve with rice or vegetables as a side.