Description
A flavorful and healthy recipe for Zesty Orange Salmon, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh orange slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and pour the orange juice mixture over the top, ensuring the fillets are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- If desired, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for a caramelized finish.
- Serve the salmon garnished with fresh orange slices, if using.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg