Salmon Recipe Dinner: Quick & Easy Herb Citrus Baked Salmon

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Salmon Recipe Dinner: Hello, no-fuss salmon dinner! This Sheet Pan Salmon Recipe is one you will want to cook. The salmon is seasoned with herbs, and baked with citrus slices. It ticks a lot of boxes including easy, quick, and healthy.

Whether it’s a busy weeknight, a Lenten meal, or you simply want to switch up your protein routine, this sheet pan salmon is the perfect choice. It’s delicious and easy to prepare.

I try to eat fish at least once a week. Do you? Are looking for something else to cook? Be sure to visit our recipe index. It is filled with easy recipes!

Quick and Easy Salmon Dinner

Look no further than this herb-roasted sheet pan salmon with vibrant orange and lemon slices. This recipe is a weeknight game-changer, delivering restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.

Sheet Pan Salmon

Why Sheet Pan Salmon is a Weeknight Hero

• Easy To Make: With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a complete meal ready in under 30 minutes.
• Fast Cleanup: Just a few dishes you need to wash.
• Healthy and Flavorful: Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. So tasty!

Baked Salmon

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This salmon is full of flavors and a breeze to clean up—perfect for busy evenings. We paired it with sticky rice and kale, a quick and easy pairing (shortcut). Both were frozen and only took 5 minutes each in the microwave. We have more sides and options to help you below.

Salmon Recipe Dinner

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds of Salmon (skin on or off)
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon of Veggie Blend Seasonings
  sea salt, garlic, parsley, lemon juice powder, thyme, tarragon, and dill
• 2-3 lemons, 1 orange
  Reserve 1 lemon for cutting into wedges and serving with the salmon.

Note: A standard serving of salmon is typically between 4 to 6 ounces. If you serve less salmon per serving you can serve 2 more.

What sides go well with sheet pan salmon?

Roasted vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts are excellent choices. Quinoa or rice also make great accompaniments.

Other sides we love for salmon are jasmine rice, making a green salad or green beans, and even picking side dishes like our favorite beet salad with cucumbers and tomatoes or this beet salad recipe. Or from other Salad recipes.

Side Dishes We Used for This Salmon Dinner: Sticky Rice and Kale or pick your favorite side dishes!

Supplies

Sheet pan (my favorite), aluminum foil, a meat thermometer, a spatula, measuring spoons, a knife for slicing citrus fruits, and oven mitts. Also, any small kitchen tools for the sides.

You can experiment with different herb combinations. Rosemary and oregano also pair beautifully with salmon. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. I have several other salmon recipes at the end of this post.

You can use grapefruit or limes as substitutions for the citrus flavor.

When purchasing salmon, look for fillets that are firm and vibrant in color. Fresh or frozen salmon will work for this recipe. Need more help here’s an article.

How To Cook Salmon In The Oven

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400F

Get out the supplies and slice the lemons and oranges.

1. Line the sheet pan with aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil on the lined sheet pan, and add a few lemon and orange slices to the tray. Then place the salmon on the citrus slices.
2. Add a small drizzle of olive oil to the salmon. Sprinkle salmon with 1 teaspoon of the herbs, top with additional citrus slices, and let your oven do the work.
3. Insert the prepared sheet pan with salmon… into the oven. Bake the salmon at 400F for about 15 minutes. The salmon is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

If the salmon is thicker on one side than the other you can cut it into portions. That is what I did.

After cooking for 15 minutes remove the cooked portion that has reached the proper internal temperature (I use a meat thermometer like this to test the temperature) and continue to bake the thicker portion(s)(as needed) until they are done.

Using oven mitts, carefully remove the salmon from the oven. Allow it to rest for a few minutes. Then, gently slide a spatula (or knife) between the skin and the cooked, flaky fish to separate the meat.

Serve portions on a plate with your side dishes and additional lemon, cut into wedges for squeezing onto the salmon.

Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Sorella Spices

I was sent these spices (Sorella Spices) to try for free. In today’s recipe, we used the Veggie Blend. The seasoning blend has sea salt, garlic, parsley, lemon juice powder, thyme, tarragon, and dill. It was the perfect blend for salmon.

I tried using the other spices when I was cooking recently: Italian Blend in my pasta sauce. The Fiesta Blend (my fav) in my smothered chicken and chicken fajitas. They are flavorful and delicious! Plus, easy to use by shaking them out or measuring. Which spice would you get? Or grab a set.

Have you ever heard of them or tried their spices?

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Salmon Recipe Dinner: This salmon is cooked on a sheet pan and baked in the oven. The Baked Salmon is quick and easy! This recipe is made with a few simple ingredients: Sliced lemons, oranges, and herb seasoning. Plus, choose from a list of side dishes. Tasty, flaky, flavorful and so easy!...

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds of Salmon (skin on or off)
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon of Veggie Blend Seasonings
• sea salt, garlic, parsley, lemon juice powder, thyme, tarragon, and dill
• 2-3 lemons, 1 orange

Instructions

How To Cook Salmon With Herbs

Preheat the oven to 400F

Get out the supplies and slice the lemons and oranges.

1. Line the sheet pan with aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil on the lined sheet pan, and add a few lemon and orange slices to the tray. Then place the salmon on the citrus slices.
2. Add a small drizzle of olive oil to the salmon. Sprinkle salmon with 1 teaspoon of the herbs, top with additional citrus slices, and let your oven do the work.
3. Insert the prepared sheet pan with salmon... into the oven. Bake the salmon at 400F for about 15 minutes. The salmon is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Notes

Reserve 1 lemon for cutting into wedges and serving with the salmon.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 449Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 107mgSodium 253mgCarbohydrates 11gFiber 3gSugar 5gProtein 39g

Not all nutritional information is always 100% accurate.

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