Slow-Roasted Citrus Salmon with Fennel
Citrus salmon: savor this elegant, slow-roasted dish with tender fennel and sharp Parmesan. A perfect meal, easy enough for any night.
Ingredients
- 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 blood orange, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 fresno chile pepper, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
- Layer the fennel flat on a baking sheet and sprinkle with Parmesan, salt and pepper. Layer the salmon over the fennel and sprinkle with the dill, salt and pepper. Arrange the citrus slices and fresno pepper over the salmon. Drizzle the olive oil over top the salmon.
- Transfer to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until the salmon is opaque. For perfect doneness, the internal temperature of salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Divide the salmon and fennel among plates and top with citrus slices.
Notes
- For the most tender slow-roasted citrus salmon, avoid overcooking; salmon should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for food safety and optimal texture. I once pulled it too late and found it a bit dry, so a good meat thermometer is key.
- To store leftovers, flake the cooked salmon and keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's great cold on salads!
- Don't skip the fresh dill; its delicate, slightly anisy flavor truly complements the citrus and fennel, adding a layer of freshness that generic dried herbs can't replicate. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- To store leftovers, flake the cooked salmon and keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It's great cold on salads!
- Don't skip the fresh dill; its delicate, slightly anisy flavor truly complements the citrus and fennel, adding a layer of freshness that generic dried herbs can't replicate. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.