Orange Glazed Salmon
A fast and flavorful weeknight dish featuring salmon fillets baked in a bright orange, soy-sweet glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each, skin on or off per preference)
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and olive oil in a small bowl until combined.
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and place in a baking dish.
- Pour the glaze over the fillets, turning to coat.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then drizzle with reserved glaze.
Notes
For a glossy finish, reserve some glaze to brush on before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/orange-glazed-salmon/