Salmon with Roasted Fennel and Citrus

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4

Now Available in Mixteco!

Mixteco is an indigenous language an indigenous language of Mexico spoken by many residents of Washington. This language is primarily spoken and not written by its users. Therefore, recipes in Mixteco are available in audio only, with no transcript. Thank you for your understanding!

Receta en Mixteco

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Salmon (skin removed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Fennel Bulb (sliced thinly) or 3 stalks Celery (sliced thinly)
  • 1 Orange (peeled and cut into wedges)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Dill
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper (sliced thinly) or 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (about 1/2 lemon)

Live Well Tips

  • Salmon is a traditional food for many Native American tribes in Washington.
  • The best time of year to buy salmon is between July to August.
  • Fish is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, which are an important part of any diet.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  3. In a large baking dish, combine fennel, orange wedges, chile, dill, lemon juice and half of the oil.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Place salmon on top of mixture and sprinkle with a little salt and drizzle with the remaining oil.
  5. Cook until the vegetables are soft and the salmon flakes easily, 12 to 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and divide salmon among 4 plates. Spoon vegetables over salmon and serve.

Cook Together! Making Recipe with Kids

Citrus helps to sweeten up this healthy and satisfying dish! Substitute celery for fennel to make it a little more kid friendly.

Easy Tasks

  • Gather ingredients and equipment
  • Wash fresh foods, drain, and pat dry
  • Season fish with salt and pepper

Intermediate Tasks

  • Measure out all ingredients and mix in baking dish
  • Peel orange
  • Pick fresh dill leaves

Difficult Tasks

  • Cut orange and fennel

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 4 ounces: Calories–233; Protein–26g; Carbohydrate–8.8g; Total Fat–10.7g; Saturated Fat–1.5g; Fiber–3.2g; Sodium–401mg

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