Name: Best Italian Salmon Recipe from Tuscany
Ingredients: 4 fresh salmon filets (~ 6 ounces each); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 lemon zest – yes, the entire!; 1 lemon juice – yes, the entire!; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste; Lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish; Optional: 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional); Protein – Cod, trout, halibut, mahi-mahi, or sea bass; Herbs – Basil, sage, tarragon, dill, garlic powder, cilantro – can be fresh herbs or dry herbs; Zitrus zest – Lime, orange, grapefruit; Olive oil – Avocado oil, grapeseed oil, walnut oil, or infused oils; Seasonings – Smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, or Tuscan herb blend; White wine – Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or bone broth; Garnish – Fresh basil leaves, fresh chives, microgreens, toasted pine nuts, or almonds

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4 fresh salmon filets (~ 6 ounces each)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 lemon zest – yes, the entire!
1 lemon juice – yes, the entire!
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish
Optional: 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)

Tip: Add 1 cup of heavy cream to get a creamy sauce!

Alternative Ingredients:

- Protein – Cod, trout, halibut, mahi-mahi, or sea bass
- Herbs – Basil, sage, tarragon, dill, garlic powder, cilantro – can be fresh herbs or dry herbs
- Zitrus zest – Lime, orange, grapefruit
- Olive oil – Avocado oil, grapeseed oil, walnut oil, or infused oils
- Seasonings – Smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, or Tuscan herb blend
- White wine – Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or bone broth
- Garnish – Fresh basil leaves, fresh chives, microgreens, toasted pine nuts, or almonds

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Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Alternatively, you can also make this dish in a skillet!
Bowl : Take either a small bowl or a ziplock bag and whisk together the extra-virgin oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh parsley, salt, and freshly ground black pepper – mix the herbs well!
Ziplock: If you take a bowl, place the salmon filets on the prepared baking sheet with the skin-side down and brush the marinate generously on top of the salmon filets and let it sit and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
However, if you take zip lock bags, you can just put your salmon filets inside it and give it a good shake – then place it for 10-15 minutes in the fridge to rest and marinate.

Tip: This is the moment when you’d pour some white wine over your filets, if you want!
Bake : Either bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes – the salmon should easily flake with a fork and have a slightly golden brown crust when done. Once done, let the salmon cool off at room temperature and garnish with some fresh parsley before you serve it hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Skillet: If you’d rather fry your salmon, take a large skillet and warm it up over medium-heat with some olive or avocado oil, then place your salmon filets on it with some of the marinate dripping off of them – don’t be afraid to add more marinate to it! Once you see a crust forming on the salmon or it flakes easily with the fork, flip it and fry it for another 5-10 minutes. Once done, serve it with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

This dish is perfect for date night or just a comfortable night, as the fragrant herbs bring out the bright flavors and are guaranteed to make any night better.