Description
Orange Glazed Salmon is a delightful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with a zesty, sweet orange glaze. This simple yet impressive recipe transforms your dinner table into a culinary masterpiece without the fuss. Perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions, each bite bursts with vibrant citrus flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this salmon will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the prepared baking dish and pour the glaze generously over the fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Broil for the last 2 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Serve hot with remaining glaze drizzled on top and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Marinate the salmon for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor infusion.- Substitute lemon or lime juice for a different citrus twist if desired.- Add fresh herbs like dill or cilantro for added freshness.