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4 Ingredient Orange Salmon

4 Ingredient Orange Salmon
Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2

Ingredients

  • 1 lbsalmon (skin on: The star of the dish, providing rich, omega-3 fatty acids.)
  • 1orange (ZEST and JUICE: Adds a fresh, citrusy brightness, enhancing the salmon's flavor.)
  • 1additional orange (JUICE: Doubles down on the citrus infusion, offering a sweet tang.)
  • 3 Tbspsoy sauce: Introduces a savory depth (balancing the orange's sweetness.)
  • 2 Tbsphoney: Rounds out the sauce with a touch of natural sweetness (complementing both the salmon and orange.)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F and lining your baking sheet with parchment paper. This setup ensures your salmon cooks in an optimal environment.

  2. 2

    Sauce Creation: In a bowl, combine the juice of two oranges, the zest of one orange, soy sauce, and honey. Whisk these together until well blended.

  3. 3

    Initial Baking: Pour a portion of the sauce onto the baking sheet, then place the salmon skin-side up. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the salmon. Bake this setup for about 7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Flipping: Carefully flip the salmon to skin-side down, spooning some sauce over the top again. This method ensures the salmon absorbs the flavors thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Final Baking: Continue baking for 18-20 minutes, depending on your salmon's thickness. The goal is to achieve a perfectly cooked interior that's still moist and flavorful.