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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

Salmon with Fennel and Citrus Salad
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

  1. Heat oven to 350°F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. 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.
  3. Dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients together.
  4. 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.
  5. Divide salad among 4 plates and top each with a salmon fillet.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

From: Salmon
From: Salmon
From: Fennel
From: Fennel
From: Fennel
From: Fennel
From: Arugula
From: Avocado
From: Pumpkin Seeds
From: Pumpkin Seeds
From: Pumpkin Seeds
From: Pumpkin Seeds

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

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Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
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Protects against · via Vitamin B12
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Improves · via Fennel
Improves · via Quercetin
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Improves · via Dietary Nitrates
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Protects against · via Avocado
Improves · via Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
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Reduces risk of · via Lutein
Improves · via Pumpkin Seeds
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Protects against · via Zinc
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Protects against · via Magnesium
Addresses · via Magnesium
Addresses · via Magnesium
Improves · via Arginine

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