Herb & Sunflower Salmon Gremolata

Have you tried a Salmon Gremolata recipe before? Gremolata is a fresh, herbaceous, tangy topping or condiment for your proteins. As a dietitian, (and especially with my current pregnancy), I am all about finding ways to boost my omega 3 intake. Therefore, this Salmon Gremolata recipe is a quick and easy, weeknight meal that even makes for tasty leftovers.

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Ingredients for my Salmon Gremolata Recipe:

Salmon – Searing salmon is the ultimate quick and easy method because it only takes about 3 minutes a side. Choosing super-fresh salmon is key (this includes using frozen salmon, which is often frozen right after being caught). Be sure to read about Farmedversus Wild Salmon if you are undecided on which is better for you.

Fresh Herbs – I used fresh parsley, green onions and chives in mine. However, you can choose your herbs based on your taste preference. Here’s more on my favourite garden herbs.

Lemon – The fresh, zesty lemon adds nice acidity or flavour-pop to your salmon gremolata recipe.

Olive oil – Extra heart health fats in this oil rich in monounsaturated fats. Be sure to check out our full blog on Ways to Boost Heart Health.

Kosher Salt – Skip the iodized salt for cooking since it does add “a taste” to your salmon versus a sprinkle of plain Kosher salt.

What do I Pair with Salmon Gremolata?

To accompany your salmon gremolata, try adding a starch like a barley or quinoa pilaf. However, you could also add roasted potatoes, sweet potato mash, fresh corn or even a simple whole grain pasta. Additionally, be sure to add a couple handfuls of veggies for those disease-fighting antioxidants. Nevertheless, balancing your plate with carbohydrates, protein and veggies is a way of helping you feel full and satisfied for longer. Including a variety of nutrients also helps you meet your nutritional needs.

I placed my Salmon Gremolata on a bed of barley with sautéed leeks and peppers.

What are Dietary Omega 3 Requirements?

Health Canada recommends adults consume at least two servings of fish per week. One serving is equal to 75 grams or 2 ½ ounces or about a half a cup of cooked fish. It is recommended to emphasize consumption of fatty fish, like salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines as these types are higher in omega 3’s. In addition, do you find yourself confused in the salmon aisle? This blog post of mine will solve that problem for you!

• Serves: 2
• Prep time: 5-10 minutes
• Cook time: 6-8 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 Salmon fillets (about 200 grams each), fresh or thawed from frozen
• Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper

Salmon Gremolata:

• ½ cup fresh herbs (choose from: Italian parsley, chives, scallions or basil, chopped)
• ¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds, roasted & chopped
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Sprinkle of Kosher salt

Herb & Sunflower Salmon Gremolata Directions:

1. Firstly, season salmon fillets with Kosher salt and pepper.
2. Secondly, in a medium bowl, combine fresh herbs (like parsley, chives, scallions), with finely chopped sunflower seeds, oil, garlic, fresh lemon and salt to taste. This is your gremolata. Set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a fry pan on medium heat. Add salmon fillets to oil when hot and you can hear a sizzle when placing on the heat. Cook salmon for about 3 minutes on each side, ideally turning once.
4. Over medium heat, add gremolata mixture to the frying pan to heat up the mixture slightly. Stir to prevent burning and add little extra oil if needed.
5. Finally, serve seared salmon with gremolata mixture over top. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedge.

Herb & Sunflower Salmon Gremolata

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

This Herb & Sunflower Salmon Gremolata is a simple and flavourful protein option.

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Ingredients

• 2 Salmon fillets (about 200 gram each), fresh or thawed from frozen
• Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
• Salmon Gremolata:
• ½ cup fresh herbs (choose from: Italian parsley, chives, scallions or basil, chopped)
• ¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds, roasted & chopped
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Sprinkle of Kosher salt

Instructions

1. Firstly, season salmon fillet with Kosher salt and pepper.
2. Secondly, in a medium bowl, combine fresh herbs (like parsley, chives, scallions), with finely chopped sunflower seeds, oil, garlic, fresh lemon and salt to taste. This is your gremolata. Set aside.
3. In a fry pan on medium heat, heat olive oil. Add salmon fillet to oil when hot and you can hear a sizzle when placing on the heat. Cook salmon for about 3 minutes on each side, ideally turning once.
4. Over medium heat, add gremolata mixture to the frying pan to heat up the mixture slightly. Stir to prevent burning and add little extra oil if needed.
5. Finally, serve seared salmon with gremolata mixture over top. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedge.

More Salmon Recipes:

• Salmon Melt
• Maple Dijon Garlic Salmon
• Honey Garlic Salmon
• White Wine & Citrus
• Candied Salmon & Chia Salad