Oven-Baked Salmon with Citrus and Fennel

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Tender salmon fillets baked with fresh fennel and bright citrus slices, delivering a light and flavorful Whole30 seafood entrée. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fennel bulb, orange for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1 medium, thinly sliced fennel bulb
1 medium, thinly sliced orange
1 medium, thinly sliced lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1.5 tsp, divided salt
1 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange 1 medium thinly sliced fennel bulb on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and spread evenly.
Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) on top of the fennel bed. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle 1 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves evenly over the fillets.
Step 3: Top each fillet with alternating thin slices of 1 medium orange and 1 medium lemon.
Step 4: Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and fennel is tender.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill over the salmon and serve immediately.