Salmon with Fennel and Citrus Salad
Baked salmon fillets rubbed with ground fennel seed and lime served over a shaved fennel, arugula, grapefruit, orange, and avocado salad for a heart-healthy dose of omega-3s and vitamin C.
From The Young Forever Cookbook

- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Category
- Main Course
Nutrition (estimated)
per 1 plate- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Protein
- 36 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sugar
- 11 g
- Sodium
- 560 mg
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground fennel seed
- 1 tsp grated lime zest
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- Pinch of black pepper and red pepper flakes
- 4 (6-8 oz) fillets sustainably caught salmon
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp long red chile, sliced
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly shaved
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 0.33 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.33 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- 0.25 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Salmon: Mix olive oil, fennel seed, lime zest, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes. Spread over fillets and place on sheet. Bake 20 min until flaky and internal temp reaches 125°F.
- Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together.
- Salad: Toss fennel, arugula, cilantro, and mint with 2 tbsp dressing. Transfer to a platter, arrange citrus segments on top, add avocado, and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with remaining dressing.
- Divide salad among 4 plates and top each with a salmon fillet.
Active Compounds
Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.
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From: Fennel
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From: Arugula
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From: Pumpkin Seeds
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May Support
Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.
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