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Citrus Salmon Fillets

Citrus Salmon Fillets

5 Ratings
5 Ratings
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Citrus Salmon Fillets
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 18 minutes

Try this sweet and savory salmon dish with nutty wild rice and a green salad!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon (3-4 fillets), pat dry
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup baby carrots (or sweet potato)
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup orange juice (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 orange or lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In an oven safe skillet, heat oil on medium high heat.
  3. Add onion, carrots (or sweet potato), parsley, and ½ cup of orange juice. Cook 5-8 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix ½ cup orange juice and honey.
  5. In center of skillet, add salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour orange juice and honey mixture over top.
  7. Bake entire skillet in oven 16-18 minutes or until fish is flaky.
  8. Garnish with orange or lemon wedges, if using

Notes

This recipe contains one or more ingredients considered to be traditional or indigenous to Native American communities in certain regions across North America. 

Source:

Recipe adapted from First Nations Development Institute

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 333
Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Sodium 97 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 22 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 47 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 648 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 333
Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA 665 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 1403 mg
Cholesterol 61 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 22 g
Minerals
Calcium 47 mg
Potassium 648 mg
Sodium 97 mg
Copper 135 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 45 mg
Phosphorus 276 mg
Selenium 41 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 310 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 2.7 mg
Vitamin C 34 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 73 mcg
Folate 67 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 6 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 3 ounces
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