Lemony Salmon with Watercress Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 35 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Lemony Salmon with Watercress Salad Recipe

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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Transfer salmon fillets with marinade to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until salmon is just opaque in the center about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Serve salmon with some salad and sauce on top. Serve remaining sauce on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information

Lemony Salmon with Watercress Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 477

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38g 76%

Carbohydrates: 13.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 7.5g

Fat: 32.1g 49%

Saturated Fat: 12.6g 63%

Cholesterol: 129mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 412.9IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 17mg 131%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 50%

Vitamin C: 38.2mg 64%

Folate: 20.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 98.1mg 10%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 55.3mg 20%

Potassium: 716.1mg 20%

Sodium: 190.3mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 288.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.