slow roasted salmon with citrus & chiles (paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto)

I’ve been wanting to make this Slow Roasted Salmon recipe for a while now. I thought of it months ago, when summer fruit was at its best, and I just had no interest in buying (or even looking at) citrus. Plus- there were no blood oranges to be found, and blood oranges are the stuff that food photography dreams are made of.

So when I saw a variety of citrus popping up at the market, I knew this slow roasted salmon with citrus & chiles was bound to happen soon.

If you’re thinking “Slow roasted fish? That sounds bonkers!”, stay with me. There are some great reasons to try this method.

The main one? The chances of overcooking it are minimal. The other benefit is that you won’t stink up your house the way you would if you threw fish into a smoking hot pan. And the texture of fish when you cook it this way is excellent; tender and juicy.

Oh and it’s so easy! Literally no skill required. Put fish in pan, season fish, cook fish, done. No searing, no worrying about sticking to the pan. See the photo below? That’s a filet of salmon placed on a sheet pan with parchment paper, and topped with a mixture of citrus, red onions, jalapeños, and olive oil. That’s it!

And if you’re still shaking your head thinking “But I don’t have TIME for that!” Don’t worry! Just because it’s slow roasted doesn’t mean it takes a long time, like it would if we were talking about beef or pork. It’s still fish, and still cooks quickly.

Did I mention it’s almost impossible to overcook? You are now a fish cooking pro. Congrats! The recipe that follows is one of my favorite flavor combinations for fish, but once you have the method under your belt, you can really get creative with the ingredients. The idea for citrus and chiles came from The Flavor Bible, which is by far the most used culinary book on my shelf.

The most challenging part of this recipe is slicing the citrus, chiles, and onion very thinly. You can use a mandoline if you don’t feel like practicing your knife skills. If you do use a knife, make sure it’s very sharp! Tip: it’s easier to slice the citrus in half first so you have a flat surface to keep it stable.

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