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Citrus Roasted Salmon

By The GreenPan Kitchen Team

This citrus roasted salmon is the perfect way to take advantage of an abundance of citrus! It comes together in under 20 minutes and is perfect for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough for company.

Citrus Roasted Salmon

Yields: 4 servings

Time: 5 minutes prep, 15 minutes cooking, 20 minutes total

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1, 1-1.5 lb whole salmon filet
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ tsp course sea salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange or blood orange, thinly sliced
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

 

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°

  2. Place the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet, then whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

  3. Brush the salmon with the olive oil mixture and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Lay the orange and lemon slices on top of the salmon.

  5. Bake the salmon for 13-15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve!