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slow roasted citrus salmon

citrus salmon
[category] Main Course
[published] August 18, 2022
[PREP] 10 minutes
[COOK] 20 minutes
[TOTAL] 30 minutes

Ingredients

citrus salmon

  • 1 lb salmon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 citrus fruits (lemon, orange, or grapefruit)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill

herby pistachio mixture

  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup pistachios
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • zest of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275 F. Remove the salmon from it's packing and pat it dry with a paper towel. Pour half of the olive oil into the base of a baking dish that is big enough to fit the salmon.
  2. Slice your citrus of choice into 1/4 inch thick slices. Layer the citrus in the bottom of the pan. Place the salmon on top of the citrus. Top the salmon with the remaining olive oil, salt and pepper, and fresh dill. Top with an additional layer of citrus.
  3. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 15-25 minutes, until salmon is cooked to your desired doneness (I like removing the salmon from the oven while it is still just undercooked, as it will continue to cook when it is out of the oven).
  4. While the salmon is cooking, prepare the herby mixture. Roughly chop the fresh basil, dill, and pistachios and transfer to a bowl. Add garlic and lemon zest and stir to combine. Add olive oil and stir well.
  5. To serve the salmon, remove the citrus from the top. You can also remove the dill from the top of the salmon. Transfer the salmon to a plate and top with the herby pistachio mixture. Enjoy!