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Herb Crusted Salmon w/ Caramelized Onions

This simple, low-calorie Herb Crusted Salmon is topped with caramelized onions and a perfect (seed spice) AIP reintro meal! It's also Paleo & Whole30 friendly.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salmon + Herb Marinade

  • 2 6-8 oz salmon fillets
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard seed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dill
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil

Caramelized Onions

  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Lemon Wedges

  • Fresh lemon juice from wedge

Instructions
 

  • Defrost, debone and pat dry salmon fillets.
  • Combine the herbs, salt, vinegar & olive oil in a small ramekin then brush onto the salmon. Let marinate on counter for 30 minutes.
  • While the salmon marinates, dice an onion into bite-sized pieces and slice the lemon into wedges. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pan on med-high heat. Add the onions and cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes. Stir. Repeat that process until nicely caramelized (~10min). Remove to a small ramekin to top on salmon later.
  • Turn heat down slightly and place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 5-6 min, or until ~100F. Carefully flip and let cook on the herb-crusted side for ~2 min. Salmon is done when it reads 125F.
  • Remove from the pan and top with onions and juice from a lemon wedge. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can tell the salmon is finished when it easily flakes.
  • Gently press down on the fillet to make sure the marinade touches the heat of the pan if the salmon piece is uneven.
  • Be careful not to overcook the fillet on the herb side otherwise it may burn. If you find the salmon is still undercooked after 2 minutes, flip back to the skin side to finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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