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Luscious Salmon – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Luscious Salmon

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 257
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 0.25 cup (2 oz / 57g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp (0.1 oz / 3g) fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp (0.1 oz / 3g) garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp (0.03 oz / 1g) cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp (0.05 oz / 1.5g) kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp (0.03 oz / 1g) black pepper
  • 2 (4 oz / 113g) salmon fillets
  • Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Trying to mix and spread cold cream cheese will tear the delicate flesh of the salmon. Ensure your cream cheese is completely softened to room temperature for a smooth, effortless spread.
  • Broil for a Golden Finish: If you want that beautiful, bubbly, golden-brown crust on your topping, switch your oven to broil for the final 1 to 2 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye on it so the chives don't burn!

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, add the 0. 25 cup (2 oz / 57g) softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp (0. 1 oz / 3g) fresh chives, 1 tsp (0. 1 oz / 3g) garlic powder, 0. 25 tsp (0. 03 oz / 1g) cayenne pepper, 0. 25 tsp (0. 05 oz / 1. 5g) salt, and 0. 25 tsp (0. 03 oz / 1g) black pepper, and mix well until completely smooth.
  3. Arrange the 2 (4 oz / 113g) salmon fillets into the prepared baking dish so they are not overlapping.
  4. Top the salmon fillets with the cream cheese mixture, spreading it evenly across the surface of each fillet.
  5. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove the salmon fillets from the oven and serve hot.
  7. Pat the Salmon Dry: Before adding any toppings, use a paper towel to thoroughly pat the salmon fillets dry. This removes excess surface moisture, ensuring the cream cheese mixture adheres properly to the fish rather than sliding off during baking.
  8. Check Internal Temperature: Overcooked salmon becomes dry and chalky. For perfectly moist and flaky fish, use a digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet. Aim for 145°F (63°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 2.1gProtein: 24.6gFat: 16.7g

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