Orange Glazed Salmon
A delightful dish featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, balanced with soy sauce and garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the marinade by combining orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Marinate the salmon fillets in the marinade for 15-30 minutes.
- Prep the salmon by allowing it to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Sear the salmon skin-side down in a hot skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes.
- Bake the salmon in the oven for 12-15 minutes after spooning some glaze on top.
- Glaze again halfway through baking.
- Garnish the salmon with fresh orange slices before serving.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or a quinoa salad for a complete meal. Add vegetables for a colorful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, orange glaze, seafood, healthy dinner, easy recipe