Easy Citrus Salmon
Elegant and simple, Citrus Salmon is slow-roasted in the oven over a bed of lemon and orange slices, drizzled with olive oil and a handful of seasonings to create an unforgettable flavor. This mouth-watering dinner is perfect for impressing dinner guests and comes together in just over 30 minutes. See tips for best results.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 to 2 large orange, (blood orange, car acara or other variety, sliced into rounds)
- 1 large lemon (thinly sliced into rounds, plus juice of half a lemon)
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, (skin removed)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (or 3/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper )
- 1 clove garlic, (minced)
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- 2
Lightly oil the bottom of a baking dish and arrange some of the orange and lemon slices on it.
- 3
Season the salmon with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides. Mix together the oregano, mint, and Aleppo chile flakes. Rub this seasoning mix over the salmon.
- 4
Place the seasoned salmon in the baking dish over the arranged citrus slices. Top with the minced garlic, lemon juice, and drizzle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Arrange the remaining citrus slices on top of the salmon and drizzle with a bit more olive oil.
- 5
Roast in the heated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, watching carefully to make sure the salmon does not overcook (the top may look a bit translucent still, but if the salmon flakes easily, it is ready).