March 6, 2018, 8:40 am | Read time: 3 minutes
When you come home from work hungry, it’s easy to hit the order button for delivery. But a homemade dinner is not only usually the healthier option–it can also be really simple and super quick. How about this: oven-baked salmon fillet with delicious root vegetables, our FITfuttern recipe of the week.
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From protein shakes to guilt-free treats to hearty dishes, FITfuttern regularly presents recipes to try at home. They’re naturally delicious, healthy, and above all, super easy, so no more lazy cooking excuses. Luckily! Otherwise, you might miss out on this delicious, protein-rich meal…
High Content of Valuable Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Our FITfuttern recipe consists of salmon fillet, a versatile and well-known healthy fish. Salmon provides large amounts of proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Notably, it has a high content of valuable omega-3 fatty acids, which the body needs for numerous (cell) metabolic processes, such as hormone production, the formation of antibodies, and also for strong nails and beautiful hair. Speaking of beauty: the fish’s accompaniment, delicious carrots, also benefits your appearance; thanks to their antioxidants, which protect cells–including skin cells–from aging and thus help prevent wrinkles. Additionally, the vitamin A in carrots supports vision. How does it all come together, refined with fresh herbs? Almost TOO easy!
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For Two Servings of Oven-Baked Salmon with Root Vegetables, You Need
- 2 organic frozen salmon fillets (look for the MSC or EU organic label)
- 1 bunch of chives
- 2 lemons
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 onions
- 300 g carrots
- 100 g butter
- 120 ml apricot jam
- 4 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- Thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Here’s How
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Place two pieces of aluminum foil, about A5 size, on the countertop and place a salmon fillet on each. Roughly chop the chives and lemon, crush the garlic with a knife, and distribute the ingredients over the fish. After seasoning with salt, pepper, and thyme, close the packets at the top.
Peel the carrots. Put apricot jam, butter, honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl and mix well, seasoning with salt, pepper, and thyme. Now roll the carrots in this dressing and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper along with the salmon packets. Bake the whole thing in the oven at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes.
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Preparation time: 45 minutes
Extra tip: If you don’t like cooking with aluminum foil, use banana or corn leaves instead. They’re eco-friendly and add a subtle extra flavor that pairs wonderfully with the recipe.
Nutritional Values per Serving
About 1,000 calories, mainly due to the fat content of the salmon. However, since these are valuable omega-3 fatty acids, they are not a concern. The meal also provides around 30 grams of protein (!). Enjoy your meal!
Should You Buy Salmon Fresh or Frozen?
Fresh or frozen? Wild-caught or farmed? A few words on buying salmon: Frozen salmon is frozen immediately after being caught and then shipped to us. Freezing consumes energy–but not as much as transporting fresh fish, which is flown to Germany. Wild salmon is endangered–according to the WWF, you should only buy it if it carries the MSC label of the Marine Stewardship Council or the EU organic label. Both ensure sustainable fishing from wild stocks.