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Heart Healthy Citrus Salmon Recipe

                   
Citrus Salmon
Light, lemony salmon with mixed greens is a simple but satisfying dish that's easy to prepare. High in omega-3 fatty acids and packed with protein, you'll love this vibrant seafood recipe.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
2 tsp olive oil
6 Tbsp fresh orange juice
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/8 tsp white pepper
4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Mixed greens (optional)
Lemon slices, for garnish
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Brush a 9 x 13-inch metal baking pan with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine orange and lemon juices, lemon zest, ginger and pepper. Place salmon in pan and pour juice mixture on top.

Step 2

Bake for about 10 minutes per inch of thickness, until salmon flakes easily. Remove salmon from oven, transfer to serving platter and keep warm. Transfer juice mixture to a small saucepan and boil liquid in the pan over medium heat until it thickens. Remove sauce from the heat and pour over salmon. Serve salmon over a bed of mixed greens, if desired. Garnish with lemon slices.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 230
Make this for: Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 6 oz salmon
Per serving:
calories:230
total fat:8g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:898mg
sodium:115mg
total carb:2g
fibers:0g
proteins:34g

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Heart Healthy Citrus Salmon Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
2 tsp olive oil
6 Tbsp fresh orange juice
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/8 tsp white pepper
4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Mixed greens (optional)
Lemon slices, for garnish
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Brush a 9 x 13-inch metal baking pan with olive oil. In a small bowl, combine orange and lemon juices, lemon zest, ginger and pepper. Place salmon in pan and pour juice mixture on top.

Step 2

Bake for about 10 minutes per inch of thickness, until salmon flakes easily. Remove salmon from oven, transfer to serving platter and keep warm. Transfer juice mixture to a small saucepan and boil liquid in the pan over medium heat until it thickens. Remove sauce from the heat and pour over salmon. Serve salmon over a bed of mixed greens, if desired. Garnish with lemon slices.

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