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    Salmon and Cabbage Bake

    March 31, 2017 By Monika Last Updated February 3, 2022 11 Comments

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    This zesty salmon and cabbage bake with dill is a deliciously simple dinner idea.  Made using only a handful of ingredients, it's quick, easy and comes together in only about 30 minutes.

    Salmon with chopped cabbage and fork in white bowl, with green cloth and black dish with salmon in background.

    Cabbage is a great vegetable whatever the season but I find its greener varieties are particularly suited for spring.  Which is why I chose pointed (sweetheart) cabbage for this baked salmon and cabbage recipe.

    This is a light and quick to prepare dish that's perfect as a weeknight family meal.

    Pointed cabbage is more tender, greener and sweeter than the more popular white cabbage.  This means that it cooks faster, looks more vibrant and adds more flavour to a dish.  It also pairs extremely well with dill.

    And salmon tastes fantastic with both!

    This salmon and cabbage casserole contains very few ingredients, which makes it a really quick and simple dish.  Fish doesn't need long to cook and the cabbage, precooked briefly on the stove top, retains its vibrant green colour, sweetness and crunch.

    How to make salmon and cabbage bake: step-by-step

    1.Place the salmon pieces on a plate, season, scatter the lime zest, drizzle over some lime juice (approx. ½ lime) and set aside to marinate briefly while you prepare the cabbage.

    4 salmon pieces on top of white plate.

    2. Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the cabbage over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes until softened stirring often. Remove from the heat, add the dill and season to taste and stir thoroughly.

    Chopped cabbage in black oval dish with wooden spoon.

    3. Place the salmon pieces (along with the juices from the marinade) on top, drizzle over the melted butter, cover and bake at 230 C for about 20 minutes (until your salmon is fully cooked).

    Unbaked 4 salmon pieces on bed of cabbage in black oval dish.

    4. Remove from the oven and serve!

    4 salmon pieces on a bed of cabbage in black oval dish.

    Top tips for making salmon and cabbage bake

    • Equipment: If possible use a casserole dish that's suitable for all heat sources (for convenience). Alternatively prepare the cabbage in a pan, then transfer into your oven dish.
    • The cabbage: I recommend using either pointed cabbage or savoy cabbage.  They are both sweeter than white cabbage and take less time to cook.
    • Cooking times: Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon pieces.
    • Best served immediately. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
    • Not suitable for freezing.

    Serving suggestions

    Potatoes are always a good side dish for salmon recipes.  Try this salmon and cabbage casserole with these healthy mashed potatoes with spinach or my spiced potato wedges.  It would also work well with these vegan hasselback sweet potatoes.  This easy salmon recipe could also be served with pasta (such as orzo) or rice.

    Side view of salmon and cabbage in white bowl with fork, green cloth and black dish with salmon and cabbage in background.

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    Recipe

    Salmon with chopped cabbage and fork in white bowl, with green cloth and black dish with salmon in background.

    Salmon and Cabbage Bake

    Salmon and cabbage bake is a perfect weeknight dinner idea - made using only a handful of ingredients, it's quick, easy and absolutely delicious!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Main
    Cuisine: healthy
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 327kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Ingredients

    • 1.1 pounds (500 g) salmon skinless, cut into 4 pieces
    • 1.06 pound (480 g) pointed cabbage or savoy, roughly chopped, tough middle bit removed
    • 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 lime zest plus juice of ½ lime
    • Sea salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tablespoons butter melted

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450 F/ 230 C/ gas mark 8.
    • Place the salmon pieces on a large plate, season, scatter the lime zest (1 lime) and drizzle the lime juice over the top (½ lime). Set aside.
    • Cut the cabbage in half lengthways and then each piece again in half lengthways removing the tough middle. Slice each piece into approx. 1 cm thick strips.
    • Heat the oil, add the cabbage and cook for 5-6 minutes over a medium heat until softened stirring often. Remove from the heat, add the dill, season to taste and stir thoroughly.
    • Place the salmon pieces on top (including any leftover lime marinade), gently pressing into the cabbage mixture. Drizzle the melted butter over the salmon, cover the dish and bake for 20 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Equipment: If possible use a casserole dish that's suitable for all heat sources (for convenience). Alternatively prepare the cabbage in a pan, then transfer into your oven dish.
    • The cabbage: I recommend using either pointed cabbage or savoy cabbage.  They are both sweeter than white cabbage and take less time to cook.
    • Cooking times: Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon pieces. 
    • Best served immediately. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
    • Not suitable for freezing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 906mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1440IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

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    1. Melinda says

      September 01, 2022 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      This worked well and looked fancy. 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        September 01, 2022 at 11:22 am

        Great, thanks for letting me know:)

        Reply
    2. Kendra J says

      September 23, 2021 at 12:58 am

      Soooo good! My son doesn’t usually eat salmon, but this he demolished. Will definitely be making it again next time with a potato soup on a rainy Fall day.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        September 23, 2021 at 10:27 am

        So glad to hear this appeals to non-salmon lovers too, thanks for letting me know:)

        Reply
    3. Alison's Allspice says

      April 05, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      I love making roasted cabbage, and roasted salmon, but I never thought to put them on the same baking sheet! Wonderful plan to reduce dishes, Thanks!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        April 05, 2017 at 5:04 pm

        Thank you! It's a very quick and easy dish:)

        Reply
    4. Monika says

      April 05, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks and you are welcome:)

      Reply
    5. Lily says

      April 03, 2017 at 6:23 pm

      Salmon is my favorite kind of fish and I love the simplicity of your recipe. So few ingredients, yet so flavorful - yum!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        April 03, 2017 at 6:30 pm

        Thank you! I always try to cook simple dishes so that they can be easily prepared everyday:)

        Reply
    6. Monika says

      April 03, 2017 at 3:12 pm

      Totally agree, I am sure you could use different fish in this recipe:)

      Reply
    7. Monika says

      April 03, 2017 at 6:44 am

      Thanks! I try to make all my recipes as simple as possible so they can be cooked everyday:)

      Reply

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