Citrus-Roasted Salmon
Ingredients:
- 3 clementines, divided
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 8 sprigs thyme, plus 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1 (3-pound) skin-on salmon fillet
- 1 1/2 tbsp. pure honey
- 1 tbsp. fennel seeds, crushed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Sliced 1 clementine. In the center of a baking sheet, arrange sliced clementine, lemon, and thyme sprigs. Place the salmon on top, skin side down.
- Grate the zest of 1 clementine into a measuring cup, then squeeze in the juice of both remaining clementines (approximately 1/4 cup). Whisk in the honey until it is completely dissolved. Brush half of the clementine mixture over the fish, then sprinkle with fennel and thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 10 minutes in the oven.
- Brush the remaining juice mixture over the salmon. Roast until barely opaque throughout, 12 to 15 minutes.