Oven Roasted Salmon with Mustard Chive Sauce

INGREDIENTS

For the oven roasted salmon

· 1 large skinless salmon fillet, about 1-1/2lb

· Salt and pepper to taste

· Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

For the sauce

· 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

· 1 dry shallot, minced

· 1 garlic clove, minced

· 1 cup chicken broth

· 2 tbsp grainy mustard

· 1/2 cup whole milk (or non-dairy milk of your choice)

· 1 tbsp corn starch

· 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus a little more to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F; place the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet or baking dish; drizzle with a little bit of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven until the flesh turns opaque and the top starts to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.

2. While the fish is in the oven, heat a splash of olive oil in a saute pan set over medium heat then add the shallot and garlic. Cook until golden then add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer; Then simmer for about a minute than whisk in the grainy mustard.

3. In a small container, dilute the corn starch in the milk and then add this to the simmering sauce; whisk until well incorporated and the sauce is thickened, about 45 seconds, then kill the heat and whisk in the fresh chives.

4. Remove the roasted salmon from the oven and serve, topped with a few tablespoons of the sauce. Garnish with more chopped chives, if desired.

calories: 310kcal, carbohydrates: 5g, protein: 35g, fat: 15g, saturated fat: 2g, cholesterol: 95mg, sodium: 388mg, potassium: 945mg, sugar: 2g, vitamin a: 180iu, vitamin c: 5.7mg, calcium: 63mg, iron: 1.7mg

bon appetit