Broiled Salmon with Onion Marmalade over Greens
This recipe for broiled salmon with onions and marmalade over greens is easy, healthy, and delicious! It's also paleo, gluten-free, and full of healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, (extra virgin — plus more for brushing the salmon)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound salmon fillet, (cut into 4 pieces)
- 5 ounces fresh greens
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the onions, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture onto a large piece of foil, then fold into a packet and seal tightly.
- Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until the onions are soft. Remove from the oven.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Place the salmon fillets on a broiler pan, skin-side down. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Broil the salmon fillets 5 to 6 inches from heat for 8 to 9 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Arrange the greens on 4 serving bowls or plates, then top each with a piece of salmon. Drizzle with lemon juice and add the onions.
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings of salmon over greens.
If you're planning to save some of the salmon, take it out of the oven after 5 minutes of baking. Allow to cool, then store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you reheat it later, be sure to cook it all the way through.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Broiled Salmon with Onion Marmalade over Greens
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
181
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
45
mg
15
%
Sodium
356
mg
15
%
Potassium
542
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
2100
IU
42
%
Vitamin C
17.3
mg
21
%
Calcium
60
mg
6
%
Iron
1.3
mg
7
%
Net carbs
6
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.