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Chimichurri Salmon
This simple and easy baked chimichurri salmon recipe is healthy, delicious and quick! It's the perfect way to use leftover chimichurri, or the best excuse to get a new batch ready in just a few minutes. Serve it with brown rice for a complete protein-rich dinner your familia will love!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound skinless Salmon fillets (about 4 fillets)
- 1/3 cup of cilantro chimichurri (plus a few extra tablespoons for serving!)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425F.
- 2
In a rimmed plate, season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3
Then, add in the cilantro chimichurri, rub it on all sides, and let it marinate approximately 15-20 mins.
- 4
Remove the fillets from the marinade, and arrange them on a cast iron braiser, or baking sheet.
- 5
Bake for 15-20 minutes. Then, broil for 2-5 minutes if you like it crispier.
- 6
Serve it with more chimichurri on top!