Baked Salmon With Sliced ​​fruit

In recent years, salmon consumption has increased globally. Not only for its taste and texture, but also for its many health benefits. Although there are many nutritional supplements based on salmon, the best way to take advantage of it is in a delicious recipe. Next, we will see how to prepare an exquisite baked salmon with sliced ​​fruit.

Benefits of consuming salmon

Some prefer it raw, others just eat it cooked, but all agree that the flavor of salmon is unique. But beyond delicious, the meat of this fish is highly nutritious and beneficial for health. 

To encourage you to try our delicious baked salmon with fruit, we present the main benefits of salmon.

Omega-3, the “good fat” that protects the heart

Salmon is a type of “blue fish” that lives in very cold salty waters, as well as tuna and cod. Therefore, its meat is high in omega-3, one of the “good fats” for the body.

Omega-3 is a fatty acid that acts as a cardiovascular protector. Its regular consumption prevents the deposition of “bad fat” plaques in our arteries. In addition to improving blood circulation, eating salmon prevents symptoms of heart disease, cardiovascular accidents (CVA) and dementia.

On the other hand, omega-3s also slow down the hardening process of the arteries, which reduces the risk of a heart attack.

Salmon, a natural anti-inflammatory

The high omega-3 content gives salmon a great anti-inflammatory property. Its regular consumption helps to relieve joint pain and promote the regeneration of tissue in cartilage. In addition, the bioactive proteins in the meat of this fish can improve the effectiveness of insulin.

The consumption of salmon is highly recommended for patients with arthritis, osteoarthritis, diabetes and degenerative pathologies. In addition, it can be indicated to anyone who wants to prevent these diseases and maintain good health.

Antioxidants to lower the risk of cancer

Salmon has substances and minerals that act as antioxidants in the body, such as selenium and flavonoids. The antioxidant action of these components helps fight free radicals and prevents cell damage.

According to different analyzes carried out, the regular consumption of salmon can reduce the risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s,  among other pathologies.

Baked salmon recipe with sliced ​​fruit and orange sauce

Ingredients (for 4 people)

• 2 green apples (60 g).
• Juice of ½ lemon (10 mL).
• 2 large oranges (60 g).
• 1 tablespoon of sugar (10 g).
• 1 tablespoon of flour (10 g).
• ½ cup of white wine (100 g).
• 2 tablespoons of vinegar (20 g).
• 4 fresh salmon fillets (300 g).
• 2 tablespoons (soup) of butter (20 g).
• Salt, pepper and Provencal herbs to taste for seasoning.
• 2 tablespoons (soup) of extra virgin olive oil (20 g).

Preparation 

1. To start the recipe for baked salmon with fruit, the salmon loins are marinated with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
2. The loins should be reserved, while we prepare the orange sauce.
3. For the sauce, we put the white wine, the vinegar, the orange juice and the sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer until the volume is reduced by half.
4. We add the flour previously dissolved in cold water, to mix the other ingredients of the sauce. When we achieve the thickness that we like the most, we will remove the sauce from the heat and reserve.
5. We preheat the oven to 200ºC.
6. After the first 5 minutes have elapsed, we place an empty mold in the oven to heat it up.
7. While we wait for the mold to heat up, we cut the green apples into thin slices.
8. While the mold is hot, we place the previously marinated salmon loins and cover with the green apple slices.
9. Before taking to the oven, we sprinkle the preparation with orange sauce to prevent the preparation from drying out. But it is important to reserve half of the sauce to serve with the ready-made dish.
10. We bake our salmon with fruit for 10 to 20 minutes, using only the oven grill. If our oven does not have a grill, we must put the mold high up so that the fire does not go directly into the salmon.
11. When the doneness is to our liking, we remove the salmon from the oven.
12. To serve our baked salmon with fruits, simply plate and add a touch of the orange sauce.]