Picture this: succulent slow-roasted salmon dancing in a Mediterranean-inspired vinaigrette, stealing the spotlight on your holiday table. We’re talking toasted walnuts, snappy Castelvetrano olives, capers bringing the zing, and loads of fresh dill and parsley for a flavorful feast that will have your guests singing your culinary praises. Turn your holiday feast into a legendary celebration.

Roasted Salmon With Walnut, Caper & Olive Vinaigrette
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 420 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. whole fresh salmon filet
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 Tbsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
- 1 Tbsp. honey
Vinaigrette
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
- 2 Tbsp. dill chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts lightly toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives chopped
- 1 Tbsp. capers chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven or grill to 275 degrees F. Place fish in roasting pan.
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In small bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, paprika, salt and pepper. Use brush to coat fish.
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Slow roast for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven a drizzle honey over fish. Increase oven temperature to 325 degrees F and bake 10 more minutes, until thickest part of filet reaches internal temp between 125-130 degrees F. Remove and rest.
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In bowl, mix together all ingredients for vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Spoon generous amount of vinaigrette over fish and serve tableside.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Salmon With Walnut, Caper & Olive Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420
Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 21g
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 651mg27%
Potassium 682mg19%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 1583IU32%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.