Salmon with Tahini and Herbs

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Salmon with Tahini and Herb Salad
Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

1. 1 side of salmon (approx. 1.5kg), skin and bloodline removed
2. 5 cup tahini dip

Herb Salad

• 1 big bunch parsley, finely chopped
• ½ bunch mint leaves, finely chopped
• 150g walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 2 long red chillies, finely diced
• ½ small red onion finely diced
• 1 heaped tablespoon sumac
• 1 flat teaspoon cinnamon
• Juice 1-2 lemons
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• ¼ cup olive oil

Method:

Preheat the oven to 170C

Place salmon on a lined baking tray. Brush with a little olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.

For the herb salad, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. If you are making this in advance, combine everything except the pomegranate, oil and lemon juice. Add these just before serving and toss to combine.

To assemble, place fish on a serving platter. Spread a layer of tahini dip over fish. Top with herb salad and serve with extra tahini on the side.

Health benefits of salmon:

Nutrient-dense with the potential to reduce risk factors for chronic disease, salmon is a powerhouse of nutrition and health benefits. The essential omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA (which can only come from our diet) decrease inflammation, improve arterial function, lower blood pressure, improve metabolic health and can reduce the risks of certain cancers. Salmon supports heart and brain health, has shown benefits in improving mental health and helps with baby’s brain development during pregnancy.

Salmon is also an excellent source of B vitamins, which gives you energy, repairs DNA, reduces chronic inflammation and helps maintain optimal functioning of the brain and nervous system.

High in protein, salmon is an excellent food for children as well as adults.

Salmon contains plenty of minerals too. Potassium and selenium help manage blood pressure, reduce the risk of stroke, protects bone health, important in thyroid health and reduces the risk of cancers.

Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant in salmon, giving it a red hue. It has been shown to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and increasing HDL (good) cholesterol, protecting against heart disease and improving heart health.

And one final benefit of salmon, your skin will glow! Salmon is a very nourishing skin food with its complex nutrient profile and fatty acids.