Citrus-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Fresh salmon fillets glazed with lemon and orange juice, served over a medley of caramelized carrots, parsnips, and beets for a vibrant, nutrient-dense dinner. This California-inspired seafood recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces parsnips
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces beets
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss carrots, parsnips, and beets with 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Roast vegetables for 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
3. Step 3: While vegetables roast, mix lemon juice, orange juice, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a separate baking sheet and brush with citrus mixture.
4. Step 4: Bake salmon for 12-14 minutes until opaque and easily flaking with a fork, basting once with reserved glaze during cooking.
5. Step 5: Serve salmon atop roasted vegetables, drizzling any pan juices over the top.