Baked Salmon and Potatoes

Here is a classic Italian recipe for preparing baked salmon and potatoes, with a Mediterranean touch.

Ingredients

• 4 fresh salmon fillets (about 150-200g each)
• 800g potatoes
• 2 garlic cloves
• A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• (Optional) Taggiasca olives or capers for an extra touch

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Wash the potatoes well, then cut them into wedges not too thin. Place them in a bowl and season with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, chopped garlic and torn rosemary. Mix well to coat.
3. Transfer the potatoes to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 20 minutes until they start to turn golden.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the salmon. Season the fillets with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Let marinate for the duration of the potatoes’ cooking time.
5. After 20 minutes, remove the tray from the oven and create space among the potatoes to place the salmon fillets.
6. Bake everything and cook for another 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked but still juicy inside.
7. (Optional) Add Taggiasca olives or capers in the last few minutes of cooking to enrich the flavor of the dish.
8. Remove from the oven and serve the salmon and potatoes hot, drizzled with a little extra virgin olive oil and, if you like, an extra squeeze of lemon juice.

Remember that the salmon cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets, so keep an eye on the dish while it’s in the oven.

Fun Fact

Baked salmon is a very popular dish in Italy, especially for its ease of preparation and its nutritional qualities. Rich in Omega-3 and protein, it is a dish appreciated both in the Mediterranean diet and on special occasions.