Moroccan Salmon

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Moroccan Salmon
45 min.
4
303kcal

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Welcome to a culinary journey that embodies the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with our delectable Moroccan Salmon! Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is not only a feast for the taste buds, but it's also a powerhouse of nutrition, scoring a perfect 100 on our health scale. Whether you're preparing a delightful lunch or an impressive dinner, this meal is sure to please everyone at your table.

Imagine biting into perfectly cooked salmon, marinated with a symphony of aromatic spices like ground cumin, ginger, and red pepper, balanced with the freshness of minced garlic and parsley. The colorful bell peppers and juicy plum tomatoes not only add a burst of color but also enhance the nutritional profile, making this a gluten-free and dairy-free option that everyone can enjoy.

As you bake this dish, your kitchen will be filled with tantalizing aromas, leaving you and your guests eager to dig in. With a caloric content of just 303 kcal per serving, you can indulge without guilt. This Moroccan Salmon isn't just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors, health, and togetherness. So, gather your ingredients, channel your inner chef, and prepare to impress with this stunning, healthy dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1.5 cups bell pepper green thinly sliced ( 1 medium)
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  •  optional: lemon 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • large plum tomatoes 
  • 1.5 cups bell pepper red thinly sliced ( 1 medium)
  • 24 ounce salmon fillet ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Add salmon, turning to coat. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
  4. Remove salmon from bowl, reserving marinade.
  5. Place the salmon, skin side down, in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  6. Cut lemon in half lengthwise; cut 1 lemon half crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Reserve remaining lemon half for another use.
  7. Add the lemon slices, red and green bell pepper slices, 2 tablespoons water, and tomato slices to marinade; stir gently to coat. Arrange lemon mixture in an even layer over salmon; cover with foil.
  8. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
  9. Place 1 fillet on each of 4 plates. Top each serving with about 1/2 cup lemon mixture, and drizzle each serving with about 2 1/2 tablespoons pan juices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories303kcal
Protein46.82%
Fat39.29%
Carbs13.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.38
Glycemic Load
1.72
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
39.53869595735%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.83mg
Hesperetin
7.71mg
Naringenin
0.27mg
Apigenin
16.16mg
Luteolin
3.57mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
1.29mg
Quercetin
1.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:302.97kcal
15.15%
Fat:13.29g
20.44%
Saturated Fat:2.05g
12.8%
Carbohydrates:10.57g
3.52%
Net Carbohydrates:7.11g
2.59%
Sugar:4.91g
5.45%
Cholesterol:93.55mg
31.18%
Sodium:376.06mg
16.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.63g
71.26%
Vitamin C:143.91mg
174.44%
Vitamin K:132.64µg
126.32%
Vitamin B12:5.41µg
90.15%
Selenium:62.61µg
89.44%
Vitamin B6:1.75mg
87.35%
Vitamin B3:14.45mg
72.23%
Vitamin A:2845.61IU
56.91%
Vitamin B2:0.73mg
42.9%
Phosphorus:382.86mg
38.29%
Potassium:1182.38mg
33.78%
Vitamin B5:3.17mg
31.72%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.66%
Copper:0.51mg
25.64%
Folate:91.07µg
22.77%
Magnesium:71.04mg
17.76%
Iron:2.64mg
14.67%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.39%
Fiber:3.46g
13.85%
Vitamin E:1.61mg
10.7%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.76%
Calcium:54.24mg
5.42%
Source:My Recipes