Roasted Salmon with Smoked Salmon Topping
Roasted Salmon with Smoked Salmon Topping layers tender, buttery fillets beneath a silky cloak of smoked salmon for a rich, gently smoky bite. Fresh dill or tarragon and a gloss of melted butter brighten the fish, while optional mashed potatoes add comforting creaminess—perfect for a cozy dinner or a polished yet simple weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Salmon with Smoked Salmon Topping, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the tops of the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and a little cayenne. Brush half of the melted butter over the surface. Sprinkle with chopped dill, then drape 2 slices of smoked salmon over each fillet to cover the surface and sides. Refrigerate the prepared fish until needed.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Spread the mashed potatoes into 2 baking dishes (such as oval ramekins), and place the salmon fillets on top. If desired, sprinkle a little cayenne over the top. Set the baking dishes on a baking sheet to make transferring easier.
- 4
Roast the salmon in the preheated oven until the internal temperature at the center of the thickest part of each fillet reaches 135 to 140 degrees F (57 to 60 degrees C), about 00:20:00.
- 5
After roasting, brush the remaining melted butter over the tops of the salmon fillets and garnish with green onions. Serve with lime wedges.
- Calories 541.84 kcal High 27%
- Protein 29.08 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 28.39 g 10%
- Total Fat 35.32 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 18.02 g High 90%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 117.99 mg High 39%
- Sodium 1061.57 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 3.79 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 3.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 38.13 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 96.25 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 41.01 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 22.26 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Roasted Salmon with Smoked Salmon Topping is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Dill, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 541.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Salmon with Smoked Salmon Topping made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Dill, Green Onion, Lemon. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Salmon with Smoked Salmon Topping?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 541.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Salmon with Smoked Salmon Topping easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Roasted Salmon with Smoked Salmon Topping healthy?
- Roasted Salmon with Smoked Salmon Topping has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 541.84 calories and 29.08 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1061.57 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.02 g (90% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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