Baked Salmon with Apple and Thyme

This.

This Baked Salmon with Apple and Thyme is literally my life saver. It’s kinda sweet meets deliciously rich salmon flavors and when the pomegranate seeds pop it’s like whoa. It’s been a saving grace for me since I’m A) Trying to meet the recommended standards for fish intake (twice a week) and B) I need quick yummy protein like NOW. C) Fall flavors in salmon are just exploding.

First I’ll cover point A. As I’m trying to watch what I eat, when I eat it, how much of it I’m consuming, and counting the carb value in EV-A-RY-THANG, meals like this have been saving the day. Saving my life, and waistline to be exact. As I’ve been researching more and more about the diabetic diet (which might I add is the diet your doctor would probably recommend for all you non-diabetics as well) I’ve seen recommendations for eating a serving of fish twice a week. I’ve been falling short of these recommendations. Oops.

Fish can be gross. But here is my list of fish that I can deal with: Salmon, Halibut, and Tuna (sometimes). I’m thinking I might take an omega-3 or something because I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to eat 2 servings a week. I like my poultry too much. But this fish is perfect as it is rich, flavorful and right up my diet plan. YAS.

Point B. Do you know how long it takes to bake salmon? Like 6 minutes. That’s crazy. And right now, when I’m hungry, I’m HUNGRY. I am reluctant to use the word “hangry” since what I get is a little more passive. When I’m hungry I gotta eat now. So don’t bother asking me any questions. I don’t know how to answer. I don’t know how to put words into sentences and create a normal conversation. I will most likely be staring off into the distance and “literally just can’t even.”

So yeah, 6 minutes of baking time…about 15 minutes all together including prep is a for sure win for my disposition these days. The faster I can get back to the couch and watch The Good Wife the better.

Point C. The fallness of this dish is a real thing unlike the word “fallness.” I’m not eating cinnamon scones right now or sipping ciders. So fall is coming in savory dishes like this one for now. That is until I can get meal-time insulin and properly eat a scone. I’m in a stage of stagnant. My low carb life.

Is butter a carb?

Welcome this salmon into your routine just because it’s absolutely delish and will knock your socks off. Place it on a bed of arugula with some quinoa or why not some mashed potatoes. It’s just time to eat like a pro.

Baked Salmon with Apple and Thyme

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This Baked Salmon with Apple and Thyme recipe is perfect for healthy eaters who crave amazing flavor! Super simple and quick to make.

• Author: Karlee Flores
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Total Time: 18 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons agave nectar

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 pound salmon filets

2 medium apples

Bundle of thyme

Pomegranate seeds for topping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Mix together the agave, apple cider vinegar, ginger, paprika, and salt together in a small bowl and set aside.

Cut the salmon into about 1 to 1 1/2-inch slices and generously brush with the apple cider vinegar mixture on both sides. Place each salmon filet on an individual sheet of foil and place sliced apples on top with a sprinkling of thyme, salt and pepper.

Bring the long edges of the foil to an “A frame” shape to leave some air in the foil. Close off the sides. 

Place the wrapped salmon on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes until the salmon starts to flake and or the internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees. 

Top with fresh pomegranate seeds.

Keywords: apple, diabetic diet, salmon, thyme