This Rosemary Citrus Baked salmon is a healthy one pan meal ready in 20 minutes. Fresh Rosemary, orange juice, lemon, veggies, sockeye salmon, olive oil, and spices. A deliciously nourishing meal that’s simple to make. Whole30 and paleo friendly.
I’ve got salmon on the brain. Which a good thing because salmon is good for the brain. Salmon is also good for stress relief, improving mood, bones, heart health, and solving all your life problems. OKay maybe not all life problems, just maybe dinner idea problems, yes? So you see, this Rosemary Citrus Baked Salmon with vegetables deserves a star on the walk of superfood ONE PAN meals of fame.
Corny enough intro for you? Sure, why not.
I know what you’re thinking.. besides the fact that I really am that corny. … A baked salmon recipe? Before Thanksgiving? Shouldn’t it be turkey or a cranberry recipe of sort?
Let me explain.
First, I really wanted to give this salmon recipe an update, so here I am resharing it today, upgraded!
Second, I am married to a Kiwi. New Zealander. A person who does not celebrate Thanksgiving. Scratch that, a person who really doesn’t like Thanksgiving food. No turkey, no stuffing, no pumpkin pie. The fact that I got him to eat Pumpkin in this casserole recipe was a miracle.
Anyways…. back to baked salmon and that lovely herb Rosemary. Mmmm.. yes.
This seasonal inspired one pan salmon meal is what I make for Thanksgiving almost every year. That and Lamb stew or cranberry chicken. My parents usually make 2 Turkey’s and dessert, which is enough for all us hungry Americans to feast on for days!
But you see, this year we are in Utah for Thanksgiving, which means I’m skipping turkey. GASP! And you know what else I’m doing? We are keeping it super CHILL and simple.
So, a one pan meal that’s ready in 20 minutes will be the winner of a dinner! Followed by some apple pie. Heck, maybe I will make a roasted carrot salad, if I’ve feeling inspired.
The best thing about the little Holiday meal plan is that it’s all naturally delicious and healthy. Paleo friendly and all that jazz. Real food… if you keep it simple, it’s a winner. Am I right?
Alright, I’m hungry just talking about my Thanksgiving plans and salmon, yet again. In meantime, save this one pan baked salmon meal for anytime of year, you won’t be sorry. Or if you’re like me, go ahead add this to your holiday menu. MMM k? You’re body will thank you for skipping the post holiday food coma.
Here’s what you need to make
Rosemary Citrus One Pan Baked Salmon:
- Fresh Rosemary
- Orange and lemon juice
- Orange Slices
- Veggies of choice
- Salmon Fillets
- Olive oil and spices
That’s it ya’ll! Heavenly. And ready in 20 minutes. I’m sorry but that meat 2 hrs of roasting a turkey any day… in my humble opinion.
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Rosemary Citrus One Pan Baked Salmon {Paleo}
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 – 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Rosemary Citrus Baked salmon is a healthy one pan meal ready in 20 minutes. Grain free, gluten free, low carb, Whole 30 and paleo friendly.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 small orange (2 Tablespoons juice of orange plus thinly sliced orange slices)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon orange zest (grated orange peel from orange)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, plus extra to garnish (1 tsp dried rosemary may be substituted)
- 2 –3 teaspoons honey
- 10–12 ounces sockeye salmon (whole fillet or three 4 ounces fillets)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional – thinly sliced orange or lemon
- Optional- 2 cups chopped/sliced veggies of choice (i.e broccoli, asparagus, green beans, etc.)
- Additional seasoning of choice or salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, garlic, orange zest, 2 tablespoons rosemary, and optional honey. Set the mixture aside.
- Grease or oil a large baking dish. Place the salmon in the baking dish, skin side down. Season the salmon with a pinch of salt.
- Brush the citrus rosemary marinade on top of the salmon.*
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brush the orange rosemary on top of the salmon, and place the salmon in the fridge to marinate for 5-10 minutes while the oven preheats.
- After 5-10 minutes, add thin orange slices on top of the salmon (optional), and toss veggies of choice with the reserved marinade or 2 teaspoons of olive oil, lemon juice, or seasoning of choice.
- Place the tossed veggies (if using) around the salmon in the pan.
- Place the baking dish in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is no longer opaque in the middle and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Let the salmon rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade if adding vegetables to the pan.
- This recipe calls for 1 salmon fillet weighing 12 ounces. Or, you may use three 4 ounce fillets.
- Rule of thumb for baking salmon: bake salmon fillets 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Rest Time 10:
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: baked salmon, paleo, low carb, whole30, grain free, gluten free
Baked Salmon do th rescue!
Okie dokie. Let’s do this. Bring on the last week of October and into November! Holiday shenanigans officially begin.
What non turkey recipe do you make for the Holidays? Oh do share!
Cheers!
This came out wonderfully. Even my husband who begrudgingly eats salmon from time to time, said it was really great and ate the whole thing. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Thanks, Trisha!! Glad to hear that!
Your said check notes for instructions to use dried rosemary but………:(
Oh just fixed it. Thanks! Feel free to use 1 1/2 to 2 tsp dried rosemary in place of 2 tbsp fresh.
Thanks it’ll be done tonight
LINDSAY!!! This dish!!! Oh my goodness! We could not believe how flavorful it was and how simple to prepare! We try to have salmon once a week and this recipe will be on repeat for us 🙂
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Oh thank you jess!! so glad you enjoyed it. Simple eh?!
This needs to happen for Thanksgiving this year… rosemary + orange! YES!
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We totally had salmon for Thanksgiving one year when we rented an AirBNB in Vegas and didn’t want to worry about leftovers or extra clean up. 🙂 Your recipe was featured on PureWow just now, in case you’re wondering.
Cooking is an art. Thank you for your great recipes.
Seriously, looks amazing!!! and your photos are stunning! Want this salmon!
Great weeknight dinner!
Loving this healthy dinner! So pretty too!
I’ll take this salmon any day of the week!!
Beautiful photographs. And we can definitely wait another couple of days for cranberry and turkey overload! So bring on the fresh salmon recipes!
perfect! You’re invited!
This looks like the perfect easy dinner!
This whole meal looks so good! I’m going to go get all the ingredients for it this evening!
Rosemary citrus <– drool.
Healthy and packed with flavor, that’s your specialty and you do it so well!
My kind of meal!! love my salmon!
What a gorgeous and healthy meal! We love salmon around here!
Such an awesome healthy meal Lindsay! I need salmon for my tired brain right about now!
Looks FAB!
I like that idea of super chill and simple, and I also love it when people deviate and try other things for Thanksgiving. It’s so fun to see variety, and I can imagine salmon being such a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. 🙂 This almost makes me want salmon for breakfast!!!! 🙂 It looks so yummy Lindsay.
Right? It’s fun too! thanks Emily.
Can we come have turkey day with you? I honestly can’t stand traditional Thanksgiving food. Worst Southerner ever…
Bro! You and I are so alike. I don’t like it either. There no flavor. Ugh. Let’s boycott.
My boyfriend’s the same way. No turkey! So…it will either be salmon or chicken breasts for our Thanksgiving.
well i think we need to double date for thanksgiving!
This looks absolutely stunning Lindsay! Orange and rosemary is one of my favourite flavour combos this time of year!
Mine too! It’s so lovely. I need to make a pork or chicken recipe with it next.