This Oven Roasted Salmon is the perfect weekly meal prep recipe! Pair it with your favorite seasonal sides or mix into a delicious easy pasta dish and you will be eating delicious, healthy food all week!
Meal prep is one of those things that truly has the ability to drastically improve your week!
As a busy working mom having healthy food on hand is a game changer and this simple and delicious recipe for oven roasted salmon is the perfect protein to up your meal prepping game.
To add some variety to my week I like to do a big batch of salmon and then pair some of it with my favorite seasonal sides and mix the rest into a delicious kid friendly pasta.
Our family loves using Kvarøy Arctic Salmon not only because it's more nutritious and sustainably raised than traditional brands, but because it is by far the best tasting salmon I've purchased!
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Why choose Kvarøy Arctic salmon?
Kvarøy Arctic salmon is a family owned company that produces sustainably reared salmon on the Kvarøy Island in Norway.
Kvarøy Arctic is leading the way in fish farming sustainability by implementing innovative strategies for producing healthier, more nutrient dense fish without the use of antibiotics or other potentially harmful practices. With double the Omegas of other salmon, Kvarøy has been verified and certified in the highest ratings for fish health, nutrition and environmental sustainability.
You can look for Kvarøy Arctic salmon at your local Whole Foods Market or purchase on Amazon!
Equipment
You will need a baking sheet and mixing bowl for this recipe.
Ingredients
- Kvaroy Arctic salmon fillets
- Salted butter: You can substitute with unsalted butter just add an extra pinch to the mixture. To make this dish Whole30 or Paleo compatible simple replace the butter with ghee.
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon zest
- Fresh garlic
- Salt & pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
Time needed: 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and oil a large baking sheet,
- Remove packaging and pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Place skin side down on the baking sheet.
- Mix up the garlic herb butter and evenly distribute on the top of each salmon fillet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 14 minutes. Take out of the oven and enjoy!
Dietary and Lifestyle Information
This recipe is naturally low carb, Keto compliant and makes a great protein option for someone following the 2B Mindset program.
To make this recipe Whole30 and Paleo compatible simple replace the butter with ghee.
Meal Prep 101
This salmon is great for dinner but I love using it as the protein for my weekly meal prep.
To mix things up I typically pair 4 of the cooked fillets with my favorite seasonal sides, such as:
Warm Harvest Salad
Air Fryer Mustard Roasted Potatoes
Bacon & Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Mix it up with Salmon and Crème Fraîche Pasta.
For the remaining 2 fillets I love to mix them into my favorite Salmon Creme Fraiche Pasta, which is also a huge kid pleaser.
This pasta can be eaten cold or warmed up and makes a great packed lunch for adults and kids alike!
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Recipe
Roast Salmon {Meal Prep}
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 lb salmon fillets (6 fillets)
- olive oil
- 6 tbsp salted butter, softened not melted
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray or brush a little olive oil on a baking sheet. Take salmon fillets out of the fridge and pat dry with a paper towel. Arrange salmon skin side down on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. In a small mixing bowl combine softened butter, parsley, lemon zest and garlic with a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined. Scoop equal amounts of the butter mixture on top of each salmon fillet (about 1-2 tbsp per fillet). Spread over the top of the fillets to coat as evenly as possible. Bake the salmon in a 400 degree F oven for about 12-14 minutes until flaking. Remove from the oven and serve or use for meal prep (see ideas above). Enjoy!
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