Walnut and Herb-Stuffed Salmon with Spicy Tahini Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Walnut and Herb-Stuffed Salmon with Spicy Tahini Sauce
45 min.
6
380kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Walnut and Herb-Stuffed Salmon, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and health. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also boasts a remarkable health score of 100, making it an excellent choice for those seeking nutritious meal options. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this exquisite main course for lunch or dinner, serving up to six people.

The star of this dish is the succulent salmon fillets, which are generously stuffed with a vibrant mixture of toasted walnuts, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice. The combination of cinnamon, cumin, and paprika adds a warm depth of flavor, while the fresh cilantro and parsley bring a refreshing brightness to each bite. The addition of hot red chilies gives it a delightful kick, making it a perfect choice for those who enjoy a bit of heat in their meals.

To elevate this dish even further, serve it alongside a zesty tabbouleh and a spicy tahini sauce that complements the rich flavors of the salmon. This recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body, with a caloric breakdown that highlights its protein-rich and healthy fat content. Dive into this deliciously healthy meal that promises to impress your family and friends!

Ingredients

  • tsp cinnamon 
  • tsp cumin 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin 
  • 0.5 cup flat parsley chopped
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5  juice of lemon 
  •  lemon zest 
  • tsp paprika 
  •  to 5 chilies red hot seeded chopped
  • lb salmon fillet trimmed to be the same size
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts toasted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare the salmon fillets bytrimming the extra thin belly part. Use tweezers to pull outany bones. Blot dry and sprinkle half of the cinnamon on themeat side of each fillet and set aside to make the filling.
  2. In a food processor, place the walnuts, garlic, cilantro, parsley,lemon juice and zest, chilies, paprika, cumin, cinnamon,olive oil, salt and pepper. Pulse a couple of times until all theingredients are chopped. Don't overprocess—try to keep aslightly coarse texture.
  3. Place one fillet skin side down on a working surface and placeenough of the spicy walnut filling to fully coat the fish. Coverwith the other fillet skin side up. Using the kitchen twine,gently tie up the fish to ensure the filling stays in place.
  4. Drizzleolive oil in the baking dish and put in the prepared fillet,drizzling a little more oil on top. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake for about 20–25 minutes until done.
  6. Serve with tabbouleh and spicy tahini sauce on the side to drizzle overthe cooked fish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories380kcal
Protein34.07%
Fat59.6%
Carbs6.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.67
Glycemic Load
1.38
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
33.443478107452%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
10.78mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.77mg
Quercetin
0.76mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:379.53kcal
18.98%
Fat:25.27g
38.88%
Saturated Fat:3.36g
21%
Carbohydrates:6.04g
2.01%
Net Carbohydrates:4.18g
1.52%
Sugar:2.08g
2.31%
Cholesterol:83.16mg
27.72%
Sodium:268.09mg
11.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.5g
65%
Vitamin K:96.51µg
91.91%
Selenium:56.18µg
80.26%
Vitamin B12:4.81µg
80.13%
Vitamin B6:1.49mg
74.27%
Vitamin C:53.17mg
64.45%
Vitamin B3:12.53mg
62.63%
Vitamin B2:0.63mg
37.14%
Phosphorus:359.09mg
35.91%
Copper:0.6mg
29.84%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.7%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.36%
Potassium:944mg
26.97%
Vitamin B5:2.69mg
26.89%
Vitamin A:1054.35IU
21.09%
Magnesium:71.97mg
17.99%
Folate:63.62µg
15.9%
Iron:2.57mg
14.28%
Vitamin E:1.78mg
11.88%
Zinc:1.48mg
9.83%
Fiber:1.86g
7.44%
Calcium:53.34mg
5.33%
Source:Epicurious