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Baked Salmon with Sumac

Enjoy this simple baked salmon. The seasoning makes it “lemony”, but doesn’t add acidity! It’s a great choice for those managing their GERD.

When I was first diagnosed with acid reflux, I knew I had to give up citrus. And that included most of what I was accustomed to using in my meals. I used lemons for almost everything, from chicken and fish to tangy salad dressings. And without this option, I thought I’d lose one of my go-to flavor options. But luckily, I discovered Sumac – a crimson spice that adds not only a lemony appeal but a bit of saltiness as well (so you can skip the salt  or just use less).

So off I went to amazon to purchase this ideal spice for me. And I keep it stocked in my cupboard for many a dish, from seasoning my avocado to adding a lemony zest to my yogurt-based coleslaws, and of course my fish/poultry dishes.

Here’s the recipe!

Sumac Seasoned Salmon

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 filets of salmon
  • 2 teaspoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 tsp Sumac divided

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking pan with parchment or foil.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Rinse and pat dry salmon filets.
  • Place in a ziplock bag.
  • Add oil and 1/2 tsp Sumac.
  • Shake until well coated.
  • Place filets onto lined pan.
  • Sprinkle remaining Sumac onto fillets.
  • Baked for 12-15 minutes until flesh starts to flake.
  • Remove from oven and keep it pan, it will continue to "cook".
  • Do not overcook, otherwise it won't be moist.

If you want to batch cook, to have leftovers for another meal, enjoy it in a Taco (see pic below). Salmon can be enjoyed in a variety of ways!!

Stay tuned for SALMON TACOS (acid watcher friendly) in upcoming post!

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Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, RYT, is a Los Angeles-based registered dietitian, yoga enthusiast, and founder of Nutri Savvy Health. As a health writer, recipe developer, and private practice dietitian, Lauren promotes a plant-based diet, with minimal effort and maximal nutrition. She shares her love of creativity in the kitchen with her twin daughters who enjoy the art of cooking.