Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Baked Steelhead Trout Salmon with Apricot Salsa, a dish that blends simplicity with bold, fresh flavors. Perfectly roasted steelhead trout salmon, tender and flaky, is infused with a zesty garlic-lemon marinade, creating a beautifully savory base. The magic is in the sweet and tangy apricot salsa—featuring juicy sweet apricots, crisp red bell pepper, and a hint of heat from minced jalapeño, all brought together with lime juice and a touch of honey. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is not only quick and easy but also a healthy, colorful dinner option that’s perfect for impressing guests or elevating weeknight meals. Serve it alongside a light salad or roasted vegetables for a meal that brims with freshness and flair!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Place the steelhead trout salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down.
In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the mixture evenly over the fillet, ensuring it is fully coated with the marinade.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
While the salmon is baking, prepare the apricot salsa. In a medium bowl, combine diced apricots, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, and chopped cilantro.
Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey to the salsa mixture. Stir well to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
Once the salmon is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
Spoon the fresh apricot salsa generously over the salmon fillet or serve it on the side.
Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Calories |
1335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 2826 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 188.0 g | 376% | |
| Vitamin D | 102.1 mcg | 510% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 4370 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.