Good Friday, Good Fish

Sixty-three percent of Americans proclaim the Christian faith, and Good Friday is an important day of contemplation. This is the day that Christians contemplate the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made when He was tortured and crucified for the sins of men. On this sacred day, the tradition is to abstain from meat and instead eat fish.

As we finish National Nutrition Month, we want to share an amazing recipe from one of our talented dietetic interns from UT Southwestern, Aubrey Freese. Below is the start of her article she wrote for our feature here today.

Hola, Bonjour, Howdy!

As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, embark on a flavorful adventure across the globe without leaving your kitchen! This Greek Lemon Garlic Sheet Pan Salmon recipe is a family favorite that requires minimal prep and cleanup and is great for busy weeknights. Packed with nutrients, this recipe is as good for your body as it is for your taste buds!

Greek Lemon Garlic Sheet Pan Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon filets

• 1.5 lb baby potatoes

• 16 oz cherry tomatoes

• 1 sliced lemon

Lemon garlic sauce:

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tbsp dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp dried oregano

• 3 garlic cloves, pressed or 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1.5 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

For serving:

• Tzatziki ( + also easy to make homemade!)

• 1 cup feta cheese, cubed or crumpled

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and get ready to embark on your culinary journey!

2. Create your lemon garlic sauce by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside for later.

3. Spread out your halved baby potatoes on a large sheet pan and drizzle them with half of your zesty lemon garlic sauce. Pop them in the oven and let them roast for 20 minutes until they're golden and crispy.

4. Once your potatoes have roasted, it's time to add some flavor bombs! Toss halved tomatoes onto the pan and nestle your salmon filets among the veggies. Drizzle the remaining lemon garlic sauce over everything for an extra punch of flavor.

5. Slide your sheet pan back into the oven for another 8-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your preference.

It's plating time!

Sprinkle your sheet pan masterpiece with crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and dollops of tzatziki for a finishing touch that'll transport your taste buds around the world.

Bon appétit, buen provecho, and happy eating!

Written By: Aubrey Freese, Dietetic Intern

Aubrey Freese graduated from West Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. She is now a clinical nutrition student/dietetic intern at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Aubrey has a very open mind about her future career with hopes to further her education in the future with a doctorate in a field such as nutritional epidemiology, nutritional genomics, or counseling.