Brain-Healthy Recipe

Looking for a tasty, brain-healthy dinner recipe? The Roasted Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce is a favorite and has even been known to convert salmon-haters. Salmon is rich with omega-3 fatty acids and important vitamins and minerals that help support brain function, and bone and skin health. It’s also a quick and easy recipe, even for inexperienced cooks!

Roasted Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

Ingredients for 2

2 wild salmon filets

1 tablespoon coconut oil

salt and pepper

1 cup canned coconut milk (shake can before opening)

1 lemon, juice only

2 teaspoons whole grain mustard

¼ cup dill leaves, chopped

Additional fresh dill for garnish, if desired

Method

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place salmon in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Spread coconut oil over filets and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cover dish with foil.
• Bake in the center of the oven until salmon is opaque and flakes easily when poked with a fork, about 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk smooth.
• When ready to serve, place salmon on plates and top with a spoonful of sauce. Top with additional fresh fill, if desired.

By Cat Ruehle