Roasted Citrus-Herb Salmon

By JoAnn Martin and Vickie Hutchins, Gooseberry Patch –

The months of November and December are full of opportunities for wonderful get-togethers with family and friends. Since many of these occasions usually involve calorie laden main dishes and desserts, we thought we would send you a recipe for a salmon that is not only light and healthy but delicious. Enjoy this most festive of seasons!

•  1 T. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 T. fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 T. garlic, minced
• 1 T. olive oil
• 2 t. lemon zest
• 2 t. lime zest
• 1-1/2 t. salt
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 2 to 3-lb. salmon fillet

Combine all ingredients except salmon in a small bowl; set aside. Arrange salmon on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; spread herb mixture over salmon. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serves 4 to 6.

Back in 1984, Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin were next-door neighbors raising their families in the little town of Delaware, Ohio. They were two moms with small children looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with the kids too. They shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends. After many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. http://www.gooseberrypatch.typepad.com/.