Rosemary Citrus One Pan Baked Salmon {Paleo}

Rosemary Citrus One Pan Baked Salmon {Paleo}

from cottercrunch.com
30 min
3 servings

This Rosemary Citrus Baked salmon is a healthy one pan meal ready in 20 minutes. Grain free, gluten free, low carb, Whole 30 and paleo friendly.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 small orange (2 Tablespoons juice of orange plus thinly sliced orange slices)
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange zest (grated orange peel from orange)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, plus extra to garnish (1 tsp dried rosemary may be substituted)
  • 2 -3 teaspoons honey
  • 10–12 ounces sockeye salmon (whole fillet or three 4 ounces fillets)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional – thinly sliced orange or lemon
  • Optional- 2 cups chopped/sliced veggies of choice (i.e broccoli, asparagus, green beans, etc.)
  • Additional seasoning of choice or salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, orange zest, 2 tablespoons rosemary, and optional honey. Set the mixture aside.

  2. 2

    Grease or oil a large baking dish. Place the salmon in the baking dish, skin side down. Season the salmon with a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Brush the citrus rosemary marinade on top of the salmon.*

  4. 4

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

  5. 5

    Brush the orange rosemary on top of the salmon, and place the salmon in the fridge to marinate for 5-10 minutes while the oven preheats.

  6. 6

    After 5-10 minutes, add thin orange slices on top of the salmon (optional), and toss veggies of choice with the reserved marinade or 2 teaspoons of olive oil, lemon juice, or seasoning of choice.

  7. 7

    Place the tossed veggies (if using) around the salmon in the pan.

  8. 8

    Place the baking dish in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is no longer opaque in the middle and the vegetables are cooked through.

  9. 9

    Let the salmon rest for 3 minutes before serving.

  10. 10

    Add additional salt and pepper to taste.