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Citrus Roasted Salmon Recipe

Citrus Roasted Salmon Recipe for Juicy Weeknight Magic

Discover the Citrus Roasted Salmon Recipe, a healthy and easy meal that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, preferably wild-caught
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice Grapefruit juice can be an option
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest A must for zesty punch
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Optional
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Chopped; can substitute green onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh preferred

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Drizzle olive oil on the baking sheet and place the salmon fillets skin side down.
  3. Sprinkle salt over the salmon.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together the lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, and orange zest.
  5. Add red onion and minced garlic to the marinade.
  6. Pour the marinade over the salmon fillets.
  7. Roast the salmon in the oven for 30 to 45 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free and can be prepared with different types of fish or marinades for variety.

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