Baked Sockeye with Herb Crust
Baked Sockeye with Herb Crust is a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring wild-caught sockeye salmon, known for its deep red flesh, coated in a fragrant crust of fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and chives, often bound with olive oil and lemon. It's a popular preparation in the Pacific Northwest of North America, where sockeye salmon is a prized local ingredient.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, while being very low in carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a significant amount of vitamin D, selenium, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 300-400 per serving depending on the portion size and crust ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.5 mg |
| Selenium | 36 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 340 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.8 g |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 fillet (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Sockeye salmon gets its striking red color from a natural antioxidant called astaxanthin, which it accumulates from its diet of krill and plankton. Culturally, this fish is a cornerstone of many Indigenous coastal communities' diets and traditions, making the dish a celebration of both natural bounty and sustainable sourcing.
