GHEE BASTED SALMON BAKE

Mar 29, 2025

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Here is Healing Meal Blueprint #2 in the salmon series—this time a warm, golden, spice-loaded, skin-on salmon bake with deep healing properties and bold flavor:

Healing Meal Blueprint #2

Golden Ghee-Basted Salmon Bake™

Pan-fried skin-on salmon crisped to perfection, infused with ancient healing spices, adaptogenic herbs, and a buttery ghee finish.

Healing Purpose

• Nervous system nourishment

• Hormonal support + inflammation balance

• Skin, joints, and cognitive health

• Strengthen immune system and stamina

• Warm, grounding, and energizing

Core Ingredients

Salmon

• 6 oz wild-caught salmon filet, skin-on, patted dry

• Marinated for 15–20 min in:

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tsp tamari

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, grated

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Pinch cayenne or chili powder

• ¼ tsp ashwagandha powder (adaptogen)

• ¼ tsp ground tulsi or holy basil (optional, powdered or infused oil)

Ghee Baste (melted mixture)

• 1 tbsp grass-fed ghee

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• ¼ tsp ginger powder

• 1 small pinch of cinnamon

• 1 drop of astragalus extract or reishi tincture (optional but potent)

• Stir gently until warm and combined

Side Pairing Options

• Roasted root veggies with rosemary + black cumin seed

• Sautéed spinach or chard in olive oil with sesame and lemon

• Warm quinoa or millet with turmeric broth

• Sweet potato mash with nutmeg and cardamom ghee

Cooking Instructions

1. Marinate the salmon in your spice blend for 15–20 minutes.

2. Heat cast iron pan on medium-high. Add a small amount of olive oil or ghee.

3. Place salmon skin-side down, press gently for full contact. Cook 4–5 minutes until skin crisps.

4. Flip carefully, spoon ghee baste over the top while the flesh side cooks for 2–3 more minutes.

5. Turn off heat and let rest for 2 minutes. Spoon any remaining ghee over before serving.

Healing Highlights

• Wild salmon: Omega-3s, protein, selenium

• Ghee: Butyrate, healthy fats, gut lining support

• Adaptogens (ashwagandha, tulsi, reishi): Stress resilience, adrenal balance, spiritual grounding

• Turmeric + black pepper: Potent anti-inflammatory synergy

• Lemon zest + garlic: Liver support, immune power

Final Healing Meal Score (Out of 100)