If you’re craving something bright, simple, and weeknight-friendly, these Citrus Salmon Fillets hit the mark. Salmon bakes in a sweet orange-honey glaze alongside red onion, carrots (or sweet potato), and parsley—minimal prep, big payoff.
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Citrus Salmon Fillets
| Makes |
4 servings |
| Source |
MyPlate |
Ingredients
| Amount |
Ingredients |
| 1 pound |
salmon (3–4 fillets), pat dry |
| 2 Tbsp. |
vegetable oil |
| 1 |
red onion (chopped) |
| 1 cup |
baby carrots or sweet potato |
| ¼ cup |
parsley (chopped) |
| 1 cup |
orange juice (divided) |
| 1 Tbsp. |
honey |
| To taste |
salt and pepper |
| (Optional) |
1 orange or lemon, cut into wedges |
Directions
| Step |
|
| 1 |
Preheat oven to 400 F. |
| 2 |
In an oven-safe skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat. |
| 3 |
Add the onion, carrots (or sweet potato), parsley and ½ cup of orange juice. Cook for 5–8 minutes. |
| 4 |
In a small bowl, mix ½ cup orange juice and honey. |
| 5 |
In the center of the skillet, add the salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper. |
| 6 |
Pour the orange juice and honey mixture over the top. |
| 7 |
Bake the entire skillet in the oven for 16–18 minutes or until the fish is flaky. |
| 8 |
Garnish with orange or lemon wedges, if using. |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Calories |
334 |
| Total fat |
19 g |
| Saturated fat |
3 g |
| Cholesterol |
61 mg |
| Sodium |
84 mg |
| Carbohydrate |
17 g |
| Dietary fiber |
2 g |
| Total sugars |
12 g |
| Added sugars included |
4 g |
| Protein |
23 g |
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