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 balances flavor and health. 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, renowned for its rich flavor and health benefits, including high protein content and omega-3 fatty acids. Baked to perfection, the salmon fillets are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, allowing their natural taste to shine through. The real magic happens with the wasabi sauce, a zesty blend of creamy mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, garlic, and a hint of ginger, all elevated by the kick of wasabi and the brightness of lime juice. This sauce not only adds a delightful punch but also complements the salmon beautifully.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress. The vibrant colors and bold flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable dining experience with this exquisite Baked Salmon with Wasabi Sauce!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. 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%