Mediterranean Salmon with Ginger, Almonds, and Garlic
🌟Main ingredient:Salmon
✨secondary ingredients: ginger and almonds
⏱️Cooking time: 240 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Mild
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Couple
Ingredients
2
salmon
fillets
2
tablespoons
olive
oil
1
tablespoon
minced
ginger
3
cloves
garlic,
minced
1/4
cup
sliced
almonds
Salt
and
pepper
to
taste
Cooking steps
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the minced ginger and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down. Sear for 2 minutes until browned.
Flip the salmon fillets and sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is cooking, prepare your choice of side dish separately (rice, pasta, potato, or greens) according to their respective recipes.
Once the salmon is done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serve the Mediterranean salmon alongside the chosen side dish.
Enjoy your delicious and flavorful meal!
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