THIS SALMON RECIPE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES, WITH SLICES OF LEMONS AND A VARIETY OF ORANGES ITS BRIGHT AND LIGHT BUT IS INCREDIBLY EASY WITH A QUICK OVEN BAKE. A PERFECT 30-MINUTE IMPRESSIVE MEAL!
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Using a medley of lemons, blood oranges, and common oranges, this baked easy citrus salmon comes together in under 30 minutes from start to finish for a bright, light, and low-carb meal! And, oh, it looks fancy enough to impress just about anyone.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SALMON
- ▢2-3 LBS SALMON PORTION OR 4 TO 6 SALMON FILLETS
- ▢2 LEMONS
- ▢2 BLOOD ORANGES
- ▢2 COMMON ORANGES
- ▢1 TSP SALT
- ▢1 TBSP GIRLCARNIVORE OVER EASY BLEND
FOR SERVING
- ▢1/2 CUP SWEET PEPPERS SLICED THIN
- ▢FRESH PARSLEY MINCED
- ▢FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
- ▢3 SCALLIONS THINLY SHAVED
INSTRUCTIONS
PREP THE SALMON
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or, grease with oil, rubbing all over to prevent sticking.
- Trim and cut the salmon into about 6 even portions.
- Slice the citrus into 1/4″ slices and remove any seeds.
- Arrange half of the citrus slices on the baking sheet.
- Nestle the salmon, skin side down over the fruit slices.
- Sprinkle with salt and the Over Easy blend.
- Top with one or two additional slices of citrus on each fillet.
BAKE THE SALMON
- Place the baking sheet with salmon on it in the pre-heated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the salmon temps at 145°F at its thickest part, and flakes easily with a fork.
SERVE
- Remove the salmon from the oven and allow it to rest 3 minutes before serving.
- Top with fresh slices of sweet peppers, parsley, cracked black pepper, and thinly shaved scallions.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 927mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
