Citrus Herb Roasted Salmon Recipe

Citrus Herb Roasted Salmon

This Passover-friendly dish is roasted low and slow, resulting in a perfectly tender piece of salmon. Since the fish is cooked so gently, it’s almost impossible to overcook, making it a perfect dish for entertaining.

Serves: 6Prep: 15 minutesCook: 30 minutesTotal: 45 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 pounds salmon filet
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 2 tsp. orange zest, divided
  • 2 tsp. lemon zest, divided
  • 1 tsp. lime zest, divided
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1⁄2 cup packed parsley leaves and tender stems
  • 1⁄4 cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1⁄4 cup packed dill leaves and tender stems
  • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp. orange juice
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice

Directions

  • Heat oven to 275°F. Brush a baking dish or sheet pan with olive oil.
  • Season the fish with 1 teaspoon salt, 1½ teaspoons orange zest, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon lime zest and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Roast for 20-40 minutes or until just starting to flake and internal temperature reaches 145°F or desired doneness.
  • Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor combine parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, citrus juices, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and ½ teaspoon lime zest. Pulse until blended.
  • Serve salmon with herb sauce.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1⁄2 pounds salmon filet
  • 1 1⁄2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 2 tsp. orange zest, divided
  • 2 tsp. lemon zest, divided
  • 1 tsp. lime zest, divided
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1⁄2 cup packed parsley leaves and tender stems
  • 1⁄4 cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1⁄4 cup packed dill leaves and tender stems
  • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp. orange juice
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice

Directions

  • Heat oven to 275°F. Brush a baking dish or sheet pan with olive oil.
  • Season the fish with 1 teaspoon salt, 1½ teaspoons orange zest, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon lime zest and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Roast for 20-40 minutes or until just starting to flake and internal temperature reaches 145°F or desired doneness.
  • Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor combine parsley, cilantro, dill, garlic, citrus juices, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and ½ teaspoon lime zest. Pulse until blended.
  • Serve salmon with herb sauce.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Sodium670mg
Total Fat14g
Saturated Fat2g
Protein24g
Cholesterol50mg
Total Carbohydrate1g
Dietary Fiber0g
Sugars0g
Calories230