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How to Make Lemony Salmon with Watercress Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon is a versatile and delicious fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of the simplest and most flavorful methods for cooking salmon is to pair it with the bright and zesty flavors of lemon. When combined with a refreshing watercress salad, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy dinner option or a crowd-pleasing meal for a dinner party, this recipe for Lemony Salmon with Watercress Salad is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • 2 ½ teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
  • ½ cup creme fraiche
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups watercress, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Whisk honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, shallot, 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest together in a shallow baking dish. Add salmon fillets and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate until flavors combine, 15 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Whisk creme fraiche, 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make lemon-pepper sauce.
  • Toss watercress, dill, and tarragon with 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a bowl to make salad. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set an oven rack in the top part of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; brush with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Transfer salmon fillets, with marinade, to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until salmon is just opaque in the center, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve salmon with some salad and sauce on top. Serve remaining sauce on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges.

    • Nutrition

    477 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 190mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 716mg

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