Description
A beautifully tender slow roasted salmon paired with a vibrant citrus salsa verde made from fresh herbs, garlic, capers, and juicy citrus. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds skin-on salmon fillet
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and segmented
- 1 orange, segmented
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C) and lightly oil a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine parsley, mint, garlic, lemon zest and segments, orange segments, chili flakes, capers, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let rest.
- Place salmon fillet skin-side down in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast salmon for 30 to 35 minutes until flaky and just opaque in the center.
- Spoon citrus salsa verde over warm salmon and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite side dish or greens and enjoy.
Notes
- Make the salsa verde ahead to let the flavors deepen.
- Don’t overcook the salmon to keep it tender and juicy.
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow roasted salmon, citrus salsa verde, healthy salmon recipe, herb sauce for fish, mediterranean salmon