Citrus-Glazed Salmon Fillets

This dish combines heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids from salmon with vitamin C-rich citrus, offering a delicious and nutrient-dense meal.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 1 pound salmon fillets, patted dry · 752 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil · 218 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 red onion, chopped · 43 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup baby carrots · 54 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped · 4 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup orange juice, divided · 98 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tablespoon honey · 56 kcal in the whole recipe
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 orange, cut into wedges · 111 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

   

2. Add the chopped red onion, baby carrots, parsley, and 1/2 cup of the orange juice to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

   

3. While the vegetables cook, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of orange juice and the honey in a small bowl.

   

4. Place the salmon fillets in the center of the skillet, season them with salt and pepper, and pour the orange juice and honey mixture evenly over the top.

   

5. Transfer the entire skillet to the oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with fresh orange wedges before serving.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.