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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If you're looking to impress at your next dinner gathering, look no further than this Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles! With a breathtaking blend of flavors and a health score of 94, this dish is not only indulgent but also incredibly nutritious. The succulent salmon fillet, roasted to perfection, becomes the canvas for a vibrant medley of thinly sliced fennel, zesty Meyer lemon, and sweet blood orange. The addition of red Fresno chile or jalapeño brings a mild kick that tantalizes the palate, making each bite an adventure for your taste buds.

This recipe is perfect for those who are health-conscious, as it caters to gluten-free and dairy-free diets while packing in rich flavors and textures. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a wholesome lunch or an elegant dinner that won’t keep you in the kitchen all day. Each serving boasts only 294 calories, so you can indulge without guilt!

Not only does this dish look stunning on the plate, but it also brings a touch of sophistication to your dining table. You can easily showcase the vibrant colors and textures of the fennel and citrus against the beautiful salmon, inviting your guests to dig in. So gather your friends or family and let the comforting aroma of this slow-roasted feast fill your home. It’s time to transform your meal into a memorable experience!

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