Simple Baked Chimichurri Salmon Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 (24-ounce) salmon fillet, skin-on
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, packed
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Optional ingredients:
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • Fresh parsley sprigs
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Season salmon fillets with 1 teaspoon sea salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. For the chimichurri sauce, add the parsley, garlic cloves, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and the red pepper flakes to a food processor.
  4. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
  5. Place salmon fillets, skin-side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Generously spoon the chimichurri sauce over the salmon fillets, coating the tops and sides.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Divide salmon into 4 individual servings and transfer to plates.
  9. Garnish the salmon with lemon slices and fresh parsley sprigs; serve with additional chimichurri on the side.