Description
Preparing a Fresh Salmon Casserole is the ultimate efficiency hack for anyone balancing a demanding schedule with a commitment to clean eating. This dish delivers a perfect harmony of flaky protein, tender vegetables, and heart-healthy fats without requiring you to juggle multiple pans or complex techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Fresh Salmon Fillets
3 cups Fresh Spinach
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
1 medium Zucchini
3 tbsp Avocado Oil
2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
3 large Garlic Cloves
2 tbsp Fresh Dill
Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste
1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large ceramic or glass baking dish with Avocado Oil
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and cut the fillets into uniform 2-inch pieces
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Avocado Oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and sea salt. If using honey, whisk it in now
- Place the chopped spinach, sliced zucchini, and halved cherry tomatoes into the baking dish, and toss gently with half of the oil mixture
- Nestle the salmon cubes into the vegetable bed and pour the remaining dressing over the top of the fish
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and the vegetables are tender
- Let the casserole rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Never overcook the salmon; it continues to cook for a few minutes after removal from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg