Salmon dishes are a weekly feature in my house. There’s minimal preparation and it’s easy to cook. This recipe is really easy to double or treble up if you’re cooking for more people.
Being an oily fish, salmon is packed full of vitamins and minerals, is a great source of protein and rich in omega-3 fatty acids. All of which contributes towards healthy skin.
With its meaty texture and mild flavour (i.e not too fishy!) it’s a great fish for kids.
Baking the kale alongside the salmon gives it a really nice flavour and different texture as some bits crisp up in the oven.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
200g kale
4 tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 red chilli
Salt and pepper to season
Juice of half a lemon
Serves 2
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the kale in an oven proof dish. Slice the tomatoes and add them to the kale. Pour on the 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Add the salmon fillets to the dish. Pour a tablespoon of tamari over each fillet. Chop the chilli, sprinkle on top of the fish and season all with salt and pepper.
Bake in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes depending on the thickness of your fish.
Once the fish is cooked all the way through, remove from the oven, pour over the lemon juice and serve.
Tip: you can box up any leftovers and eat them as a cold salad for lunch the next day. It tastes great with added pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
If you prefer, you can just bake the salmon and tomatoes on their own and sauté the kale and chilli.
Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables is one of the best things you can do for your skin.