Description
Orange Glazed Salmon is a delightful meal combining a sweet orange glaze with tender salmon fillets, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Salmon Fillets: Fresh or thawed salmon fillets provide the main protein for this dish. They can be fillets or steaks.
- Fresh Orange Juice: The star ingredient for the glaze that adds a sweet, citrusy flavor. Fresh oranges will give you a better flavor than bottled juice.
- Soy Sauce: Adds savory depth to the glaze. Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness if preferred.
- Honey: Balances out the tartness of the orange juice with sweetness, creating a balanced glaze.
- Garlic: Minced garlic adds a wonderful aromatic flavor to the orange glaze.
- Sesame Oil: A touch of sesame oil enhances the nutty flavor profile of the dish.
- Salt and Pepper: To season the salmon fillets to taste before grilling or baking.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare your grill for medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them in a baking dish or on a grill-safe plate.
- Pour the orange glaze over the salmon, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- If baking, place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. If grilling, cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until done to your liking.
- Remove from heat, let rest for a couple of minutes, then serve with the remaining glaze drizzled over the top.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh salmon and freshly squeezed orange juice yield the best flavors for this dish.
- Adjust Sweetness: Feel free to modify the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
- Check for Doneness: Salmon is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily. Always check with a fork to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked/Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: orange glazed salmon, salmon recipe, healthy dinner