This 6-Ingredient Lemon Feta Salmon Makes A Restaurant Quality Dinner You Heart Will Thank You For

Salmon is a quintessential health food, and for good reason. It has some of the highest omega-3 fatty acid contents of any fish, which has been shown to lower heart disease risk1 and benefit blood pressure2. If you're among those who track their heart rate variability, or HRV, omega-3s can help you there too2.

While there is no recommended daily value for total omega-3s, the Dietary Guidelines For Americans suggest eating two servings of fish per week in order to hit at least 250-500 milligrams of omega-3s per day, or 1750-3500 milligrams per week. And omega-3s aside, salmon offers plenty of protein, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.

Preheat the oven to 350F. Spread the pistachios on a small baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they smell toasty. When cool, coarsely chop the pistachios and set aside.

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Melt the ghee in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the ghee is hot, add the salmon pieces to the skillet with the skinless sides down. Cook for 2 minutes without moving, or until a golden crust forms and the fish easily releases from the skillet when you peek with a spatula.

Turn the fish over and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. A thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the salmon should register at 120-125F. The exact time will vary according to the thickness of the fillets.