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Chive Baked Salmon Recipe

Flaky, juicy salmon baked to perfection under a creamy, herbaceous topping! This recipe is quick, easy, and delivers incredible flavor in just 30 minutes. The rich cream cheese mixture melts beautifully, infusing the salmon with the bright tastes of chives, tomatoes, and mushrooms. A perfect weeknight meal for salmon lovers!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 419.1 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 4.3 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chive Baked Salmon

  • 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
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  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • lemon wedges (optional)

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How to Make Chive Baked Salmon

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grease a shallow baking dish.
  3. Place salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine 4 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
  6. Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with extra chives and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

49g

Carbs

0g

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