It’s no wonder salmon is one of the most popular fish. Its flesh is rich-tasting, thanks to high levels of heart-healthy oils, and it takes well to many treatments. The key is to avoid overcooking it, especially wild salmon, which is leaner than farmed. Our hybrid roasting method solved this by heating the oven to 500 degrees before dropping the temperature to 275. The initial blast of heat firmed the exterior and rendered some fat while the fish gently cooked. Salmon is often roasted in butter, but we wanted a healthier approach that would contrast with the fish’s richness. So we made a bright tangerine relish perked up with spicy ginger. Skin-on salmon fillets hold together better during cooking. If you can’t find tangerines, you can use oranges. If your salmon is less than 1 inch thick, start checking for doneness early. If using farmed salmon, cook until thickest part of fillet registers 125 degrees.
Ingredients
- 4 tangerines, rind and pith removed and segments cut into ½-inch pieces (1 cup)
- 1 scallion, sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper
- 4 (4- to 6-ounce) skin-on wild-caught salmon fillets, 1 inch thick
- 1 teaspoon cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
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For the relish
- Place tangerines in fine-mesh strainer set over medium bowl and drain for 15 minutes.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon tangerine juice from bowl. Whisk in scallion, lemon juice, oil, and ginger. Stir in tangerines and season with salt and pepper to taste. For the salmon
- Adjust oven rack to lowest position, place aluminum foil–lined rimmed baking sheet on rack, and heat oven to 500 degrees. Pat salmon dry with paper towels, rub with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Once oven reaches 500 degrees, reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees. Remove sheet from oven and carefully place salmon, skin-side down, on hot sheet. Roast until center is still translucent when checked with tip of paring knife and registers 120 degrees (for medium-rare), 4 to 6 minutes.
- Slide fish spatula along underside of fillets and transfer to individual plates or serving platter, leaving skin behind; discard skin. Top with relish and serve.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 240 kcal Calories from Fat: 99 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 11 g 31% |
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
Cholesterol 60 mg 20% |
Sodium 340 mg 6% |
carbohydrates 12 g 9% |
Dietary Fiber 2 g 5% |
Sugars 9 g 10% |
Protein 23 g 46% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |
