Although this is the kind of easy baked salmon recipe I’d make on any given day of the week, it’s one I’d also put on the menu if I were to host an Italian La Vigila. La Vigila, or The Vigil, is an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition marked by what is called, the Feast of Seven Fishes. The idea is to observe a partial fast by eating lean–mostly seafood and veggies.
Feast of Seven Fishes, My Way
I assume no expertise on what fish must be included in the Feast of Seven Fishes. Nor how many fish and seafood courses there needs to be–apparently some families serve up to 12 courses! But I do love the idea of a fish and seafood meal for Christmas Eve. And I’d probably include this easy baked salmon and a few other favorites like: whole stuffed snapper; Seafood Paella; shrimp orzo soup; maybe even , fish shakshuka.
Easy Baked Salmon
So the gist of this easy baked salmon recipe. One large salmon fillet, three pounds or so, to feed a crowd. The salmon is simply seasoned then covered in a flavorful garlic-balsamic glaze. I like to add generous bunch of fresh herbs on top; this time, parsley and dill. Bakes in a few short minutes.
What to serve with this Easy Baked Salmon
For a given weeknight meal, I’d serve this salmon with steamed veggies, a simple salad and either this Mediterranean olive oil pasta or this Lebanese rice. If you like the flavors in this balsamic baked salmon, you may also enjoy this easy balsamic chicken or sauteed zucchini with balsamic glaze.
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1 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup quality dark honey 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper 3 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil
For Salmon
3 lb Salmon fillet, no skin Salt and black pepper 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
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