{"id":21682,"date":"2022-09-01T18:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T18:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=21682"},"modified":"2022-12-05T14:56:10","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T14:56:10","slug":"baked-salmon-with-citrus-cucumber-avocado-salsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nourishdeliciously.com\/?p=21682","title":{"rendered":"Baked Salmon with Citrus Cucumber Avocado Salsa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I make salmon recipes like this once a week, tinkering with the toppings and sauces. I aim for balance, nutrition, flavor, minimal cleanup, baked at 350\u00b0F for 15 minutes low and slow the fish comes out perfectly cooked. There\u2019s also a good amount of room for error which we love because salmon in a way is so forgiving! We focus on quality of the salmon over number of times we eat fish in a week. Always fresh and best quality when possible. After having cooked salmon a bazillion times we always find simply baked our favorite way to eat. We love it baked simply at 350\u00b0F low-n-slow for 15-25 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish. This keeps the salmon moist with tender flaking flesh and buttery soft texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We served this one with a delicious salsa made with citrus zest, avocado, cucumber, jalape\u00f1o and lots of mixed herbs. Summer maybe drawing to a close, but the heat continues here for at least another week, so summer meals are still on our menu before we pull out the cocotte and soup pot for fall. If it’s still warm where you live give this one a try. For extra bulk to the meal roast up some well seasoned potatoes or sweet potatoes on the side. Want to keep it low carb; cauliflower, green beans, broccoli, snap peas are good options. <\/p>\n\n\n

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For the salsa we chop 3-4 Persian cucumbers, along with a mix of herbs (cilantro, mint, dill) + lemon and orange zest. Jalape\u00f1o brings in the heat, the ocean-y flavor of the fish is further amplified with fish sauce and avocado cools it down. The recipe is adapted from Melina Hammer’s cookbook Catbridge Cottage.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Baked Salmon with Citrus Cucumber Salsa<\/h2>\n
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Fresh zesty cucumber salsa with strong citrus notes along with fresh herbs and heat from the jalapeno is paired with baked salmon. A light late summer meal that is vibrant elegant meal to enjoy with friends or any weeknight. <\/span><\/div>\n
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