Oven-Roasted Italian Salmon with Caesar Salad

Flaky, perfectly moist, oven-roasted salmon gets its sweet, smoky flavor from a paprika, coconut sugar, and orange zest rub.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 332 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 3 (3 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 head lettuce, chopped, or as needed
• 5 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
• ½ cup croutons, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Mix coconut sugar, paprika, orange zest, oregano, cinnamon, and sea salt together in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and mix well. Rub salmon evenly with the mixture; place fish on the prepared baking pan.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.

Step 4

Place lettuce in a bowl. Mix vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, mustard, garlic, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the lettuce and mix well. Add croutons and place the salmon on top.