Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
94%
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles
45 min.
6
294kcal

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Indulge in a delightful seafood experience with our Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles. This dish not only boasts an impressive health score of 94, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters, but it also presents an explosion of vibrant flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Picture tender salmon, perfectly roasted to achieve a succulent texture, paired with the aromatic crunch of thinly sliced fennel and the zestiness of citrus fruits.

The addition of red Fresno chiles or jalapeños impart a subtle heat, perfectly balanced by the refreshing notes of Meyer lemons and blood oranges. This colorful ensemble is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also designed to deliver essential nutrients while satisfying your culinary cravings. It's an ideal centerpiece for any meal, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or an elegant gathering with friends.

In just 45 minutes, you can create this restaurant-quality dish that serves six, making it perfect for sharing. The rich, nutty olive oil drizzled over the salmon enhances the flavors, while fresh dill sprigs add a touch of herbal charm. Dive into a plateful of this exquisite slow-roasted salmon, and let the flavors transport you to a sun-kissed Mediterranean coast. Your taste buds—and your body—will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  pepper flakes red with seeds, thinly sliced
  • sprigs optional: dill plus more for serving
  • medium fennel bulb thinly sliced
  • servings pepper 
  •  optional: lemon seeds removed very thinly sliced
  •  navel oranges seeds removed very thinly sliced
  • 0.8 cup olive oil 
  • pound salmon fillet skinless
  • servings sea salt (such as Maldon)

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Toss fennel, orangeslices, lemon slices, chile, and 4 dill sprigsin a shallow 3-quart baking dish; season withkosher salt and pepper. Season salmonwith kosher salt and place on top of fennelmixture.
  2. Pour oil over.
  3. Roast until salmon is just cookedthrough (the tip of a knife will slide througheasily and flesh will be slightly opaque),30–40 minutes for medium-rare.
  4. Transfer salmon to a platter, breakingit into large pieces as you go. Spoon fennelmixture and oil from baking dish over;discard dill sprigs. Season with sea salt andpepper and top with fresh dill sprigs.
  5. Cod, halibut, John Dory, or turbot fillets

Nutrition Facts

Calories294kcal
Protein42.29%
Fat46.56%
Carbs11.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.08
Glycemic Load
1.3
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
26.707391448643%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
4.27mg
Hesperetin
10.13mg
Naringenin
1.76mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.54mg
Isorhamnetin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:294.49kcal
14.72%
Fat:15.19g
23.37%
Saturated Fat:2.28g
14.24%
Carbohydrates:8.18g
2.73%
Net Carbohydrates:5.82g
2.12%
Sugar:4.36g
4.85%
Cholesterol:83.16mg
27.72%
Sodium:282.07mg
12.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.05g
62.09%
Vitamin B12:4.81µg
80.13%
Selenium:55.58µg
79.39%
Vitamin B6:1.33mg
66.32%
Vitamin B3:12.35mg
61.74%
Vitamin C:38.9mg
47.15%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
35.86%
Phosphorus:333.61mg
33.36%
Potassium:992.46mg
28.36%
Vitamin K:28.96µg
27.58%
Vitamin B5:2.72mg
27.19%
Vitamin B1:0.37mg
24.95%
Copper:0.43mg
21.54%
Folate:60.18µg
15.05%
Magnesium:56.46mg
14.11%
Iron:1.76mg
9.78%
Fiber:2.37g
9.47%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.46%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.32%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.99%
Calcium:53.91mg
5.39%
Vitamin A:256.57IU
5.13%
Source:Epicurious