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Citrus-Roasted Salmon

Name: Citrus-Roasted Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb salmon fillets; 1 unit lemon; 0.5 unit orange; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano_or_thyme

When you want a high-reward dinner without the long prep or complex cleanup.

Total: 17 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 12 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: easy
Calories: 420
Cost: $$$/serving

Look, we know it's been a long day and the last thing you want to do is spend an hour hovering over a hot stove. This citrus-roasted salmon is your 'I need something special but I have zero energy' hero. It uses very few ingredients and relies on the oven to do the heavy lifting. The acidity from the lemon and orange cuts through the richness of the fish, making it feel sophisticated even though you barely had to move. It’s fast, flavorful, and honestly, it feels like a win for your evening routine.

Ingredients

1.5 lb salmon fillets
1 unit lemon — sliced into rounds
0.5 unit orange
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano_or_thyme

Method

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
3 Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. This helps them roast rather than steam.
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4 Place the salmon on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
5 Sprinkle the herbs over the fish and toss lightly to coat.
6 Tuck the lemon slices and orange segments around and on top of the salmon pieces.
7 Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
8 Let it rest for 2 minutes before serving. This keeps the juices inside.

Variations

Garlic Boost — Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the oil before brushing onto the salmon.
Vegetarian Swap — Replace the salmon with thick slices of cauliflower steak; roast for 20-25 minutes.