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Slow Roasted Salmon with Citrus

Savory Slow Roasted Salmon with Citrus for a Zesty Dinner Delight

Experience a delightful Slow Roasted Salmon with Citrus that’s quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup.
  • ¼ cup Orange Juice Use fresh juice for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Omit if not available.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can use avocado oil as an alternative.
For the Salmon and Vegetables
  • 4 filets Salmon Filets (skin on) Substitute with Arctic Char or Steelhead if desired.
  • 1 bulb Fennel Can replace with crunchy celery.
  • 1 medium Blood Orange Navel or Cara Cara can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 medium Lemon Meyer lemons are a sweeter alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used in lesser quantity.
  • 1 medium Red Chile or Serrano Chile Substitute with crushed red pepper flakes.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • plastic bag
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with non-stick spray or olive oil.
  2. Whisk together honey, orange juice, lemon juice, chili powder, and a touch of cumin in a mixing bowl. Reserve some for glazing.
  3. Marinate salmon filets in the prepared marinade in a resealable bag for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  4. Slice the fennel, blood orange, lemon, and chili. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper in the baking dish.
  5. Arrange the marinated salmon skin-side down over the vegetable mix in the baking dish.
  6. Roast the salmon for about 15 to 25 minutes or until flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from the oven, drizzle the reserved glaze over salmon, and garnish with fresh thyme or citrus slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes after roasting.

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