Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Fennel & Orange
A simple yet vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring tender salmon, anise-like fennel, and zesty orange.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the thinly sliced fennel in a baking dish.
- Place the salmon fillets on top of the fennel.
- Drizzle olive oil and orange juice over the salmon and fennel.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and orange zest over the dish.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
- Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.
Notes
To prevent dry salmon, check for doneness a couple of minutes early. Substitute fennel with onions or bell peppers if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg