Hi Friends! I want to share my recipe for Citrus-Roasted Salmon, paired with Herb Roasted Potatoes, and Arugula SaladĀ
Ingredients:
4 (6 oz) wild salmon fillets. If frozen, defrost ahead of time
1 pound of red baby potatoes (if larger, cut in half)
1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano, finely chopped
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 orangeš, first zest, then save 1/2 for juicing and cut other half into thin slices
1 lemonš, first zest, then save 1/2 for juicing and cut other half into thin slices
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 avocadoš„, diced
2 big handfuls of baby arugula
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Himalayan salt
Black pepper
Optional red chili flakes
Instructions:
1. If using frozen wild salmon, defrost ahead of time. Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 shallot thinly sliced, 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place on a baking dish and roast for 20 minutes.
2. Place the salmon filets on another baking dish. Season each fillet with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp smoked paprika on each fillet. Sprinkle the zest of the orange and lemon onto the fillets. Add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano to each fillet. Thinly slice 1 shallot and sprinkle around the salmon. Arrange the orange and lemon slices around the salmon. Optional: Sprinkle the fillets with a pinch of red chili flakes. Drizzle at least 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the salmon fillets.
3. When the 20 minutes of roasting the potatoes is completed, add the salmon dish to the oven, and roast both dishes for 20 additional minutes.
4. Meanwhile make the arugula salad š„¬. Toss the arugula with diced avocado, freshly chopped cilantro and parsley, toasted sesame seeds, and dress with the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/2 orange, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt and pinch of pepper.
5. Serve the salmon alongside the roasted potatoes, a few of the roasted citrus slices, and arugula salad, as shown in the picture.
~Rajsree Nambudripad, MD
