Baked Whole Wild Sockeye Salmon @EatwithCelisa

sockeye salmon

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: cod

Trout is lower in calories, while cod is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried dill

Parsley is a versatile herb, while dried dill is less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

Place the sockeye salmon in the baking dish, skin-side down.

Drizzle olive oil over the salmon, ensuring it's well coated.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of the salmon.

Sprinkle minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, salt, black pepper, and paprika evenly over the salmon.

Dot the salmon with small pieces of butter for added richness.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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