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Baked Salmon with Rhubarb Recipe

Name: Baked Salmon with Rhubarb
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Northwest
Ingredients: 2 shallots (or sub ½ a red onion); 2 stalks rhubarb (12 inch); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 salmon filets (4-6 ounces each, skinless, thicker cuts are best); 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons sherry cooking wine (or sub 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar); salt and pepper to taste; 8 sprigs thyme; 1 bunch chard (leaves chopped, stems chopped thinly and separated); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (rough chopped); salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; squeeze of lemon

Baked Salmon and rhubarb are roasted together, then paired with wilted, garlicky chard. A fast and flavorful dinner! Gluten-free!

4.8 from 142 votes

30 mins

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How to Make the Best Baked Salmon with Rhubarb

This baked salmon with rhubarb is a stunning springtime dish that showcases the unexpected but delightful pairing of rich, buttery salmon with tart, tangy rhubarb. The maple syrup caramelizes slightly in the oven, creating a sweet glaze that perfectly balances the rhubarb’s natural tartness while complementing the salmon’s delicate flavor.

What makes this recipe special is its one-pan simplicity—the salmon and rhubarb roast together, allowing the flavors to meld while the cooking liquid becomes a delicious sauce to drizzle over everything. The addition of garlicky wilted chard adds a hearty, nutritious element that rounds out the meal beautifully.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free dinner is perfect for a weeknight meal that feels fancy without the fuss. The combination of savory, sweet, and tart flavors makes every bite interesting, and the beautiful presentation is sure to impress anyone at your table.

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Ingredients

Salmon and Rhubarb

2 shallots (or sub ½ a red onion)
2 stalks rhubarb (12 inch)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 salmon filets (4-6 ounces each, skinless, thicker cuts are best)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons sherry cooking wine (or sub 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar)
salt and pepper to taste
8 sprigs thyme

Garlicky Chard

1 bunch chard (leaves chopped, stems chopped thinly and separated)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic (rough chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
squeeze of lemon

Instructions

Prepare the Salmon and Rhubarb

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Slice shallots into thin wedges, long ways. Cut rhubarb in half lengthwise and cut into 4 inch pieces.
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté shallot for 3-4 minutes, until just tender and fragrant. Add rhubarb, sautéing for one minute.
Push shallots and rhubarb to the outer edges of the pan and place salmon in the center.
Season salmon and rhubarb with a little salt and pepper. Drizzle maple syrup just over rhubarb. Drizzle sherry wine (or balsamic) over the rhubarb. Sprinkle with half of the thyme leaves, saving the rest for garnish. Place in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. Check salmon after 10 minutes and pull if necessary—continue cooking rhubarb for full 15 minutes or until fork tender.

Prepare the Garlicky Chard

In another skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes.
Add chard stems, sauté for 1-2 minutes, then add remaining chard and season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and a little squeeze of lemon. Set aside.

Assemble and Serve

Plate the salmon and divide rhubarb shallot mixture among the two plates. Add the wilted chard.
Spoon the flavorful liquid from the salmon pan over the salmon itself. Garnish with remaining sprigs of thyme.
Enjoy!

Notes

Do not skimp on the maple syrup—it balances the tartness of the rhubarb beautifully.
Thicker salmon fillets work best as they won't overcook while the rhubarb finishes roasting.
Check salmon doneness after 10 minutes—it should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.

Baked Salmon with Rhubarb Recipe

How to Make the Best Baked Salmon with Rhubarb