Now that the new year is here, a lot of people have healthy eating on the brain. We can assure you that healthy eating doesn’t have to mean flavorless! A quick, healthy meal is easy to achieve with Dash™ Seasonings. This salmon is seasoned to perfection with Dash™ Garlic & Herb Seasoning and then oven-baked for delicious texture. While the salmon is baking, sauté sliced zucchini and onions (seasoned in Dash™ Original) for a scrumptious side dish!
To ensure you cook your salmon to perfection, here are some helpful tips:
1. Choose Fresh, High-Quality Salmon
- Look for bright, moist flesh and avoid fish that smells overly “fishy.”
- Wild-caught salmon typically has a richer flavor, while farmed salmon is milder.
2. Prep the Salmon
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels to help seasonings stick and promote even cooking.
- Remove any pin bones with tweezers.
3. Season or Marinate
- Simple seasoning: Dash™ Original or Garlic & Herb are both excellent, salt-free choices!
4. Preheat the Oven
- Set the oven to 450°F for this recipe.
5. Use Parchment Paper or Foil
- Baking salmon in parchment paper or foil helps lock in moisture.
- Add herbs, citrus slices, or vegetables to the packet for extra flavor.
6. Avoid Overcooking
- Salmon continues to cook after being removed from the oven. Aim to take it out just before it’s fully cooked.
Not a fan of zucchini? Here are some other veggie options – all taste great with Dash™ Seasonings!
- Quick-Cooking Vegetables: Bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, snap peas, spinach.
- Longer-Cooking Vegetables: Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans (consider pre-steaming or parboiling).
Dash™ Salmon and Zucchini
A quick, healthy meal is easy to achieve with Dash™ Seasonings! This salmon is seasoned to perfection with Dash™ Garlic & Herb Seasoning and then oven-baked for delicious texture. While the salmon is baking, sauté sliced zucchini and onions (seasoned in Dash™ Original) for a scrumptious side dish!
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 2 Salmon filets, 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2½ tsp Dash™ Garlic & Herb Seasoning
For the Zucchini
- 2 tbsp Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 small Red onion, sliced
- 1 medium Green zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium Yellow zucchini, sliced
- 2 tsp Dash™ Original Seasoning
Instructions
For the Salmon
- Preheat oven to 450℉.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Place salmon filets on baking sheet. Evenly top salmon with pads of butter. Season salmon with Dash™ Garlic & Herb Seasoning.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes, or until internal temperature in thickest part of salmon registers 145℉.
For the Zucchini
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat the Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil until shimmering. Add the onion, zucchini, and Dash™ Original Seasoning. Sauté until onion is golden brown.
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