Name: Roasted Salmon Smothered in Mayonnaise
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 24-30 ounces salmon (cut into 4 6-ounce filets); salt and pepper (to taste); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 lemon (sliced ); 3-4 teaspoons salsa macha (optional)

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This low carb salmon dinner comes together in 15 minutes with only 2-3 ingredients. The mayonnaise adds a creamy tang to the salmon and the optional salsa macha adds the heat and the crunch. Great week-night dinner!

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Salmon filets roasted with mayonnaise and lemon slices.

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Ingredients:

There are really only 2 key ingredients to this recipe! You will need the salmon and the mayonnaise. The lemon slices are more for garnish and the salsa macha is an addition for those who like spice.

Illustrated Step by Step:

Here is a visual summary of the recipe steps. For details and ingredient amounts, see the recipe card below:

Salmon cut into several filets on a white cutting board. — Step #1: Cut the thin part of salmon and set aside. Cut remaining salmon into 3-4 filets of uniform thickness and size.

Salmon on a foil lined baking sheet topped with mayonnaise and lemon slices. — Step #2: place salmon filets on foil-lined baking sheet and spread with mayonnaise and top with lemon slices. Roast at 400 for 10 minutes.

2 roasted salmon filets with mayonnaise and lemon slices on top. — Step #3: Change oven temp to broil and cook another 5 minutes or until salmon flakes easily and mayonnaise starts to turn golden.

Roasted salmon filet with salsa macha topping — Step #4: Let salmon rest for 5 minutes and then serve with spicy salsa macha on the side.

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Roasted Salmon Smothered in Mayonnaise

This 15-minute low carb recipe adds a tangy, creamy topping to the roasted salmon and is served with a salsa macha for those who want to add heat and crunch.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 249

Author Dorothy Stainbrook

Equipment

sheet pan
sharp knife
Spatula
Parchment paper or aluminum foil

Ingredients

24-30 ounces salmon cut into 4 6-ounce filets
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup mayonnaise
1 lemon sliced
3-4 teaspoons salsa macha optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Trim the thin parts of the salmon and set aside for future use. You want the filets to be the same thickness so they roast to completion at the same time.
Cut the salmon crosswise into 4 equal-thick filets. You don't need to cut all the way through the skin, as it is easier to move the filets to the baking sheet in one piece.
24-30 ounces salmon
Place the filets on a foil-lined baking sheet and spread the mayonnaise over the top of the salmon filets. Top with the lemon slices.
Roast at 400 F for 10 minutes (if your salmon is thin, it will only take 5-7 minutes).
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 lemon
Turn the oven to broil and move the rack up, allowing about 6 inches between broiler and salmon. Broil for 5 minutes or until salmon flakes easily and the mayonnaise is golden.
Let salmon rest for 5 minutes and serve with a side of spicy salsa macha
3-4 teaspoons salsa macha, salt and pepper

Notes

Salsa macha is similar to the popular chile crisp. Feel free to use chile crisp instead for a similar taste and texture.

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Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 871mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

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