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Sheet Pan Ginger Citrus Salmon with Fennel

This dish features salmon fillets baked on a sheet pan alongside sliced fennel and bright citrus zest. The salmon develops crispy edges while remaining tender, complemented by aromatic ginger and the tenderness of fennel, creating a colorful and flavorful one-pan meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon fillets skin-on preferred
  • 1 fennel bulb fennel bulb sliced thin
  • 2 oranges orange zest and juice
  • 1 grapefruit grapefruit zest only
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Vegetable knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Use a vegetable knife to thinly slice the fennel bulb into delicate, even strips. Spread the fennel slices across the baking sheet.
  3. Zest the oranges and grapefruit, then sprinkle their zest evenly over the fennel and set aside for now.
  4. Grate the fresh ginger over the salmon fillets, ensuring each piece gets a good covering of the fragrant root.
  5. Juice both oranges to obtain about ¼ cup of citrus juice, then drizzle it over the salmon and fennel on the sheet.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon, fennel, and citrus, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Arrange the salmon fillets on top of the fennel slices on the sheet, skin-side down if applicable, leaving space between each piece.
  8. Place the sheet in the oven and bake for about 12–15 minutes, until the salmon edges are crispy and the flesh is opaque and flaky.
  9. Once cooked, remove the sheet from the oven and sprinkle the citrus zest over the salmon and fennel for a fresh, fragrant finish.
  10. Transfer the salmon to plates, spoon some of the roasted fennel and citrus slices alongside, and serve while warm.