Name: Roasted Rhubarb Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 cups diced rhubarb; 1/3 cup sliced green onions, plus more for garnish; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Juice from 1 lime; 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 4 teaspoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 4 thick center-cut salmon fillets (8 ounces each), boneless, skin removed; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this stunning Roasted Rhubarb Salmon. Tart rhubarb is transformed into a vibrant, citrus-infused sauce that perfectly complements the rich, flaky salmon. A delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors awaits!

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Combine rhubarb, light green and white parts of green onion, butter, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cayenne in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. (3-4 minutes)

02

Step

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes a chunky sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.

03

Step

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

04

Step

Oil a baking dish large enough to fit the salmon pieces, spaced 1 or 2 inches apart. Place the salmon in the dish and season generously with the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt.

05

Step

Spoon the rhubarb mixture over the top of each piece of salmon, covering the surface, and then spoon any remaining sauce in between the fillets.

06

Step

Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the salmon reaches 125 to 130 degrees F (50 to 54 degrees C). (15-20 minutes)

07

Step

Garnish with thinly sliced green onion tops, and serve immediately.

For a deeper flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of grated ginger to the rhubarb sauce.
If rhubarb is unavailable, substitute with cranberries or chopped apples for a similar tartness.
Ensure your salmon fillets are of equal thickness for even cooking.
Serve over a bed of rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious rhubarb sauce.

Adela Kris

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