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Baked Salmon with Olives and Almonds

5 from 1 vote
Serves: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.2 -1.5 lbs salmon fillet
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 garlic powder
  • Salt u0026 pepper
  • Olive oil

Olive Almond Topping

  • 1/3 cup pitted green olives. I suggest castelvetrano or morrocan green olives
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • Handful fresh parsley
  • Small pinch of salt

Serve with

  • Spring Couscous Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
  • Whipped Feta Dip with Honey Walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F
  2. Season the salmon with the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush with a drizzle of olive oil and a tbsp of honey.
  3. Slice the olives into rounds and add them to a small bowl with the almonds, chopped parsley, scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil. Mix well and add in a small pinch of salt.
  4. Place the salmon onto a baking-sheet or baking dish and top with the olive almond topping. Optional: drizzle an extra tsp of honey over the top before baking.
  5. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the fish.