oven roasted salmon with feta, asparagus & cranberry farro

this dish comes together so easily you’ll be shocked to find how flavorful it is! combining oven roasted salmon that is crispy outside and ultra tender on the inside with fluffy, feta, asparagus & cranberry farro for the perfect weeknight meal.

For years I avoided cooking salmon at home because I could just never get it right. I’m happy to say that I’ve finally perfected an oven-baked recipe that I use over and over again. The best part is that all I need to do is change up the marinades and seasoning for a completely different dish every time.

This recipe utilizes frozen salmon (my go-to is which saves you money without sacrificing taste. A win-win in my book!

Another win? This dish is loaded with nutrition meaning that it will make you feel good from the inside out! You’re getting a bevy of nutrients from the salmon including omega-3’s, protein, a number of B-vitamins, selenium and potassium. Then we move to the farro which is providing whole grains, fiber, vegetables, fruit and protein.

All this from a dish that pretty much cooks itself!

If you’re like me and you’ve felt afraid to cook fish at home, you can kiss it goodbye! I promise this recipe will be your new go-to. I kept it simple with just olive oil, salt & pepper but feel free to experiment with your favorite flavors. BBQ marinade works really well on this as does dill and even a nice mustard spread! Feel free to get creative – that’s the best way to ensure you come up with recipes you’ll love.

oven roasted salmon with feta, asparagus & cranberry farro

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• Author: Cait
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Category: Main Course

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this dish comes together so easily you’ll be shocked to find how flavorful it is! combining oven roasted salmon that is crispy outside and ultra tender on the inside with fluffy, feta, asparagus & cranberry farro for the perfect weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

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For the salmon:

• 2 fillets frozen salmon
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the farro:

• 1 cup farro
• 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup asparagus spears, stems removed and roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

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Instructions

For the salmon:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon on the parchment.  Drizzle each frozen fillet with olive oil using your hands to rub the oil in on both sides.   Top with salt & pepper to taste.  Bake for ~20 minutes (**see note) 

For the farro:

1. Place farro in a pot with broth.  Bring to a boil then once boiling, lower to a simmer and cover, allowing to cook for another 30 minutes.
2. While farro cooks, place a non-stick sauté pan over medium heat.  Drizzle with olive oil and place chopped asparagus in, sautéing until just tender (about 5minutes).
3. Once farro is done, drain any remaining liquid from the pot then toss with sautéed asparagus, feta cheese and dried cranberries mixing well.
4. Serve farro mixture with 1 salmon fillet (note you may have some leftover farro which makes for a great lunch the next day if stored in an airtight container!)

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Notes

** Time will vary based on how you like your fish cooked.  I like mine well-done so if you prefer less cooked, set the timer for a shorter amount or check on it frequently to ensure it’s not overdone for your liking.

Keywords: salmon, farro, feta, asparagus, cranberries, dinner

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