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Slow Roasted Salmon with Fennel and Orange


Prep Time

10 minutes

Prep Notes

This slow roasted salmon with fennel, orange, and loads of herbs makes for a delicious, easy summer dinner recipe!

Cooking Time

45 minutes

Yields

6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2lbs coho salmon (sockeye and king salmon also work)
  • 3Tbs extra-virgin olive oil or Ghee
  • 1 orange
  • 1 fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced, reserving some fronds
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tsp raw honey
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, tarragon, dill or mint)
  • 1/2 teaspoon REAL Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200F (93C) and set a rack in the middle of the oven.  You can also cook the fish in a BBQ to avoid heating up the house in summer.  Place the salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet (skin side down), then brush the top with 1/2 Tbs olive oil.
  2. slice the orange in half and juice one half, then peel the other half and thinly slice the fruit into half moons (you can also do this with the rind on for additional flavor and nutrition).  
  3. In a medium bowl, add the remaining 2-1/2Tbl olive oil, sliced fennel, orange pieces and juice, shallot, lemon zest and juice, honey, herbs salt and pepper, you can also add some fennel fronds (chopped) if you like.
  4. Add the orange fennel mixture to the top of the salmon.  Roast the salmon for 30-45 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish and how "done" you like it.  I prefer the edges to be more "well done" and the center more "medium" (about 125F/52C).  Note that the color will remain more vibrant orange than other baked salmon recipes, looking under-cooked, though it's not.
  5. Remove the salmon from the oven, serve it straight from the oven or grill on the sheet pan and scoop any extra pan juices on top.

Notes

  • I recommend grabbing Sockeye, coho, or King salmon.  Sockeye and coho are easy to come across, vibrant in color and have a rich flavor.  But if you're looking to splurge a little, King salmon has the highest fat contend, which means it is exceptionally moist and full of Omega 3 oils.
  • you could also try this recipe with a large fresh trout.  I would open the trout up and "butterfly it back, removing the spine and bones after it is cooked.  I would also recommend putting all of the goodies on the inside of the trout to flavor the meat.
  • Depending on the size of your fennel you may have leftover topping.  If so, store it in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy it as a side salad throughout the week.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcl / Carbohydrates: 9g / Protein: 24g / Fat: 14g / Saturated Fat: 2g / Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g / Monounsaturated Fat: 8g / Sodium: 267mg / Sugar: 5g

Credit

Lisa Bryan

www.downshiftology.com