Baked Salmon with Wasabi Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Baked Salmon with Wasabi Sauce
30 min.
4
474kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Baked Salmon with Wasabi Sauce, a dish that perfectly marries health and flavor. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it also serves as a nutritious option for lunch or dinner. With each serving clocking in at 474 calories, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt.

The star of this dish is the salmon, known for its rich flavor and health benefits, including high protein content and omega-3 fatty acids. Baked to perfection, the salmon flakes easily with a fork, ensuring a tender and juicy bite every time. The wasabi sauce adds an exciting twist, combining the freshness of cilantro, the zing of lime juice, and the kick of wasabi, creating a vibrant topping that elevates the dish to new heights.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to treat yourself to a delicious meal, this Baked Salmon with Wasabi Sauce is sure to impress. The colorful presentation, combined with the bold flavors, makes it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor a dish that is as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh loosely packed
  • clove garlic finely chopped
  • tablespoon ginger grated
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • teaspoon pepper 
  • fillet salmon fillet 
  • 1.3 teaspoons salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 
  • teaspoons wasabi powder 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Place salmon, skin side down, on cookie sheet.
  3. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper; drizzle with oil.
  4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
  5. Meanwhile, in food processor, place mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, gingerroot, wasabi powder, lime juice, sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until cilantro is finely chopped.
  6. Transfer salmon to individual serving plates; top with wasabi sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories474kcal
Protein29.39%
Fat67.93%
Carbs2.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.27
Glycemic Load
0.7
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
27.869130839472%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.25mg
Hesperetin
1.01mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:474.26kcal
23.71%
Fat:35.29g
54.29%
Saturated Fat:5.44g
34.01%
Carbohydrates:3.13g
1.04%
Net Carbohydrates:2.65g
0.97%
Sugar:1.05g
1.17%
Cholesterol:105.26mg
35.09%
Sodium:982.07mg
42.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.36g
68.71%
Vitamin B12:5.44µg
90.66%
Selenium:62.91µg
89.87%
Vitamin B6:1.42mg
70.94%
Vitamin B3:13.46mg
67.3%
Vitamin K:67.79µg
64.56%
Vitamin B2:0.66mg
39.07%
Phosphorus:353.66mg
35.37%
Vitamin B5:2.92mg
29.23%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.51%
Potassium:899.38mg
25.7%
Copper:0.46mg
22.86%
Magnesium:54.41mg
13.6%
Folate:50.65µg
12.66%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.28%
Iron:1.66mg
9.22%
Zinc:1.2mg
8.03%
Vitamin C:5.62mg
6.81%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.69%
Vitamin A:292.08IU
5.84%
Calcium:35.04mg
3.5%
Fiber:0.48g
1.92%