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Roasted Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time34 minutes
Course: Dinner
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb salmon filet cut into serving pieces
  • 2 shallot finely diced
  • 2 oranges zested and juiced, zest divided
  • 2 lemons zested and juiced, zest divided
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 cup avocado oil or olive oil
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped finely
  • 1 cup parsley chopped finely
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or finely grated
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 275°. Spray a pan just large enough for salmon with cooking spray.

Salsa Verde

  • Mix cilantro, parsley, garlic, paprika, half of orange and lemon zests, olive oil, juice in a jar. Add 1 cup oil and shake well to combine. Allow to sit for an hour or so for flavors to meld before serving.

Salmon

  • Combine shallot, remaining half of orange and lemon zest and 2tbsp oil in a small bowl, stirring to combine well.
  • Salt and pepper salmon pieces. Spoon and spread shallot mixture over salmon. Bake for 30-35 minutes until fish flakes when fork is inserted. Serve with salsa verde spooned over and on the side.