Citrus-Braised Salmon with Fennel and Roasted Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

Oven-braised salmon infused with bright citrus and aromatic fennel, paired with sweet roasted carrots for a vibrant Whole30 seafood dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fennel bulb, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1 medium, thinly sliced fennel bulb
• 4 medium, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 4 peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: While carrots roast, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 1 thinly sliced fennel bulb and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 4-5 minutes until fennel softens and becomes fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp sea salt, 3/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves to the skillet with fennel. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Step 4: Nestle 4 salmon fillets skin-side down into the fennel and citrus mixture. Spoon some sauce over the salmon, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
5. Step 5: Plate salmon with fennel and sauce spooned over, served alongside the roasted carrots.