Healthy Citrus Baked Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Healthy Citrus Baked Salmon recipe. Packed with zesty orange, lemon, and lime slices, this dish marries the rich, tender flakiness of oven-baked salmon with a bright citrus medley that enhances its natural flavor. Brushed with a savory-sweet marinade made of olive oil, garlic, dill, honey, and a touch of paprika for a hint of warmth, this recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. It’s easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a crisp garden salad for a wholesome, well-rounded meal. Perfect for quick midweek meals or elegant entertaining, this salmon dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 filets (6 oz each) Salmon fillet
- 1 whole (sliced) Orange
- 1 whole (sliced) Lemon
- 1 whole (sliced) Lime
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey to create a marinade.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Brush the marinade evenly over the top of each fillet.
Arrange the orange, lemon, and lime slices on and around the salmon fillets.
Cover the baking sheet loosely with aluminum foil to keep the fillets moist, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the salmon easily flakes with a fork.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve the salmon with the roasted citrus slices for an extra burst of flavor. Pair with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete, healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.9 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 4375 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 176.2 g | 352% | |
| Vitamin D | 93.2 mcg | 466% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 3566 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
