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    Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Can’t decide whether you want salmon or bacon for dinner? Try both! Yes, it’s pretty rich, but plenty of fresh tarragon and lemon zest keep the recipe from getting greasy or overwhelming, and the final flavor combination is delicious.

    If you’re trying to impress anyone special, this is definitely a dish to consider (just don’t let them see how easy it really is to make.)

    Bacon-Wrapped Salmon

    If that person you’re trying to impress is a fellow health nerd, you can also wow them with the nutritional benefits of eating all that salmon: plenty of anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fats, Vitamin D, iodine, selenium, and other minerals from the sea. To get the most nutrition, just make sure you’re getting truly wild-caught salmon, not farmed.

    This salmon would be great with a quick side of roasted asparagus or green beans and maybe a scoop of mashed potatoes if you’d like some starch with that.

    Try some lemonade, too, if you really want to get fancy: the tartness is a nice contrast with the rich salmon. However you serve it, it's a great option for anything from a special dinner to just treating yourself.

    Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 10 min COOK: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 wild salmon fillets, about 5 oz. each (that's just under 2 lbs of salmon in total);
    • 2 sprigs of tarragon, cut in half;
    • Zest of 1 lemon;
    • 8 slices of bacon;
    • 2 tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey; (optional)
    • Cooking fat;
    • Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper;
    Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 375 F.
    2. Season the salmon to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    3. Top each fillet with a sprig of tarragon and some lemon zest.
    4. Wrap each fillet with 2 slices of bacon.
    5. Heat some cooking fat in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
    6. Fry the salmon on each side until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side).
    7. Brush each fillet with maple syrup or honey, if using, and transfer to the oven.
    8. Place the salmon in the oven until cooked through (about 8 to 10 minutes).
    Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Recipe

    Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Recipe

    Salmon is already delicious, but it's even more decadent wrapped in bacon with some fresh herbs and lemon zest.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 281 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 wild salmon fillets about 5 oz. each (that’s just under 2 lbs of salmon in total)
    • 2 sprigs tarragon cut in half
    • Zest of 1 lemon
    • 8 slices of bacon
    • 2 tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey optional
    • Cooking fat
    • Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 375 F.
    • Season the salmon to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
      4 wild salmon fillets, Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper
    • Top each fillet with a sprig of tarragon and some lemon zest.
      2 sprigs tarragon, Zest of 1 lemon
    • Wrap each fillet with 2 slices of bacon.
      8 slices of bacon
    • Heat some cooking fat in a large ovenproof skillet over a medium-high heat.
      Cooking fat
    • Fry the salmon on each side until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side).
    • Brush each fillet with the maple syrup or honey, if using, and transfer to the oven.
      2 tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey
    • Place the salmon in the oven until cooked through (about 8 to 10 minutes).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 865mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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    Filed Under: Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes, Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: oven, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes, Paleo Lunch Recipes

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