Mediterranean
Roasted Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde
Ina-style roasted salmon gets a bright Italian-inspired salsa verde built from parsley, dill, cilantro, capers, shallot, and lemon. Roasting the fish in a shallow dish keeps it juicy while the raw herb sauce cuts through the richness and keeps the whole plate tasting fresh.
Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh ProteinLow CarbSeafoodQuick Weeknight
At a Glance
- Time
- 30 mins
- Serves
- 4
- Cost
- High
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- Dietary fit
- Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Instructions
- Stir together the shallot, garlic, parsley, dill, cilantro, capers, white wine vinegar, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then let the salsa verde sit while you roast the fish so the flavors soften and the herbs smell bright and grassy.
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the salmon in a shallow roasting dish, season it generously with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the remaining olive oil and the lemon juice. Let it stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes so the fillets cook more evenly.
- Pour the white wine around the fish and roast until the salmon is just cooked through at the edges but still slightly glossy in the center, 10 to 12 minutes depending on thickness. The top should look gently opaque and the fish should give slightly when pressed with a fingertip.
- Rest the salmon for 5 minutes, then spoon the salsa verde over the top and serve with lemon wedges. The sauce should stay vivid green and the fish should flake in big moist pieces rather than dry crumbs.
Adaptations
Works As Written- Gluten-Free: Works As Written Works as written; verify packaged ingredients as noted below.
- Dairy-Free: Works As Written Works as written; verify packaged ingredients as noted below.
- Vegetarian: Not Vegetarian Not adaptable; this recipe is built around meat, poultry, or seafood.
How to adapt: Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free as written; keep the sauce oil-based and serve with potatoes or greens if you want a fuller bistro plate.