Ingredients
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 salmon fillets (about 12 oz total)
1 can (15 oz) sliced red beets
2 red onions
2 blood oranges
1/3 cup raw almonds
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
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Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, honey, and turmeric in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
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Pat the salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Divide the marinade in half. Brush one half onto the salmon, coating all sides. Pour any remaining marinade over the fillets and let sit for 15 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Drain the beets. If desired, use a small cutter to create heart-shaped pieces.
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Peel the red onions and slice them into even rings.
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Toss the beets and onions with the remaining marinade and let rest for 10 minutes.
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Spread the vegetables onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25 minutes.
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Slice the blood oranges into thin rounds, then cut each slice in half. Set aside.
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Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
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Sear the salmon on both sides until lightly browned.
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Transfer the salmon onto the roasted vegetables. Pour the rest of the marinade from the bowl over the top.
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Bake for an additional 10–12 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through.
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Roughly chop the almonds and toast them in a dry pan until fragrant.
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Arrange the salmon on a serving platter with the roasted vegetables. Garnish with toasted almonds, blood orange slices, and fresh cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- If blood oranges are out of season, regular oranges or Cara Caras work well.
- You can prepare the vegetables up to a day ahead and roast them just before serving.
- Substitute parsley if cilantro isn’t your preference.
- Leftover salmon tastes excellent served cold over salad or flaked into a grain bowl.
- For stronger citrus flavor, add a teaspoon of orange zest to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 35 min