Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream
Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream marries rich, flaky fish with a silky, lightly spicy spread that caramelizes under high heat. The smoky paprika and harissa bring gentle warmth, balanced by lemon, sweet onion, and a hint of citrus and white wine. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a polished yet unfussy meal for guests.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil the inside of a 9x12-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
- 2
Set the salmon fillet in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Lay the lemon slices and onion rings on top of the salmon.
- 3
Stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, harissa, and smoked paprika in a bowl until smooth; spread the mixture over the salmon, lemon, and onion slices. Drizzle the orange juice and wine around the salmon.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is heated through and starting to turn opaque, 10 to 12 minutes. Take the baking dish out of the oven, position a broiler rack about 5 inches from the broiler, and turn the broiler on. Broil the fish until well browned, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 288.88 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 25.63 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 2.59 g 1%
- Total Fat 18.85 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 3.01 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 69.55 mg High 23%
- Sodium 213.96 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.44 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.29 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 460.59 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 18.06 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 6.43 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Harissa, Lemon, Lemon Juice, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 288.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Harissa, Lemon, Lemon Juice, Mayonnaise, Orange Juice. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 288.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Salmon with Harissa Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 288.88 calories and 25.63 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 213.96 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.01 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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