BAKED WILD SOCKEYE SALMON

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If you are planning an elegant dinner in the near future, this recipe for baked wild BC salmon would be ideal. This recipe uses sockeye salmon, which is a popular choice for its rich flavor and deep-red firm flesh.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup opal basil leaves
1/4 cup cinnamon basil leaves
1/4 cup globe basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh fennel, finely chopped
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
canola oil, for oiling pan
4 -6 lbs whole head-on wild b.c. sockeye salmon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, mix basil leaves, fennel and butter cubes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place sockeye salmon onto an oiled rimmed baking sheet.
  • Stuff basil mixture into belly cavity of salmon and bake for 40 minutes or until firm to the touch and flesh is opaque and just beginning to flake.
  • To serve, spoon additional stuffing onto each portion and drizzle with pan juices.
  • NOTE: You can use one type of basil instead of the three different varieties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.1, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 228.3, Sodium 146.6, Carbohydrate 0.7, Fiber 0.5, Protein 65

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