One of the easiest ways to cook salmon is by slow roasting it. One of my favorite ways to do this is with this citrus roasted salmon recipe. The salmon slowly cooks at a lower temperature in the oven in citrus juice, herbs and onions to create a flavorful and super moist salmon that is unforgettable.
The reason this recipe works so well is because when you cook whole filets of salmon at low temperatures it slowly cooks the fat and collagen, making it very moist and also less likely to overcook. It is the perfect recipe for anyone worried about overcooking the salmon because it is nearly impossible to do!
Key Ingredients & Substitutions:
- Whole Filet of Salmon – Make sure to choose a thick filet of salmon! This works best with Atlantic salmon or King salmon.
- Lemon and Oranges – You can use any citrus here, but I like the combination of lemon and orange to balance out acidity and flavor.
- Red Onions – These are used to garnish and cook on top of the salmon, you can also use shallots here.
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Citrus Roasted Salmon
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 filet / whole side of a salmon
- Salt to coat
Marinade / Toppings
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 oranges, zested and juiced
- 1/2 red onion, julienned
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 cup dill, minced for garnish
Preparation:
STEP 1.
Preheat the oven to 275°F.
STEP 2.
Add the olive oil to a sheet tray and spread so that the salmon doesn’t stick. Place the salmon, skin side down onto the sheet tray. Season with a layer of salt all over.
STEP 3.
In a bowl whisk together the lemon and orange zest and juice, red onion and garlic clove. Pour over the salmon, making sure the red onions are concentrated over the salmon.
STEP 4.
Transfer to the oven and cook for 30-45 minutes, until the internal temperature reads 130°F. I say 30-45 minutes becuase if you have a very thin filet of salmon it will take far less time than a thicker filet, so check the internal temp!
STEP 5.
Serve by cutting into the salmon with a spatula. Top with dill and enjoy!
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