Super simple and super delicious baked salmon recipe. Delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors in this easy Orange Salmon that is made with only 4 ingredients.
ORANGE SALMON
I got this absolutely gorgeous piece of salmon last week and I could not wait to make it. I decided to go as simply route as possible because, like I mentioned, I did not know the time I had to make it. (Turns out, I was allotted 40 minutes, which was enough to cook but barely enough to take pictures.)
This recipe is as simple as mixing the sauce ingredients in a bowl and then baking salmon with it. Easy-peasy and oh-so-tasty!
I did try something new with this recipe. The seafood lady at the store recommended that I tried baking salmon skin up for about 5-7 minutes first and then flipping it and baking it skin down the rest of the way. That’s exactly what I did.
What it does is help the oils and juices run into the salmon meat rather than off onto the baking sheet. It infuses salmon meat with more flavor. To make this experiment a little more conclusive, I will try making it again without the sauce but just some salt and pepper. That way, I will taste only the salmon and not the sauce.
There is no denial though, salmon was tender, and juicy, and very flavorful.
HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY BAKED SALMON
Before Baking:
Preheat the oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, folding up the edges to keep keep sauce in. Combine juice from 2 oranges, zest from 1 orange, soy sauce, and honey in a bowl. Whisk well.
To Bake Salmon:
Pour a few spoonfuls of sauce on the prepared baking pan. Place salmon skin up and pour remaining sauce over it.
Bake for about 7 minutes and carefully flip salmon skin down. Spoon some sauce over the top of the salmon.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until salmon is done. Bake time will depend on the size and thickness of salmon filet. (USDA recommend salmon temperature to be 145° but that might be a little dry. I prefer to cook my salmon to 135° internal temperature.)
MORE EASY RECIPE TO ENJOY:
Sun-Dried Tomato Lemon Salmon and Asparagus
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4 Ingredient Orange Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon skin on
- 1 orange ZEST and JUICE
- 1 orange JUICE
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, folding up the edges to keep keep sauce in.
- Combine juice from 2 oranges, zest from 1 orange, soy sauce, and honey in a bowl. Whisk well.
- Pour a few spoonfuls of sauce on the prepared baking pan. Place salmon skin up and pour remaining sauce over it.
- Bake for about 7 minutes and carefully flip salmon skin down. Spoon some sauce over the top of the salmon.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until salmon is done. Bake time will depend on the size and thickness of salmon filet.
- Enjoy salmon over rice or quinoa.
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Faye Ortega says
Hello so I’m planning on making this. I only have orange juice and no oranges is that fine as well? Also what would be the measurement for that?
LyubaB says
You can make it without orange zest but the flavors wont be as vibrant.
Vicki says
Remove the hide from the salmon before preparing. The hide contains an oil that makes the fish taste nasty. (spoken by someone who had a father that fished for salmon.)
CYNTHIA M. says
Cleaning n scrubbing can wait till tomorrow
Because babies grow up to our sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs, dust, go to sleep
I’m rocking my baby n babies don’t keep!
I’ll try your recipe. Looks tummy!
Sally says
Made this twice, and loved it. Planning on making for a large group, approximately 15 people. Since this recipe is for 2, I figured I could multiply the sauce by 8. That would give me 16 servings.
My question is, can I make the sauce ahead of time? This would give me a chance to clean up my kitchen before my guests arrive.
LyubaB says
You could put it all together and just cook it right before your guest come.
Emily S says
Delicious!! Keeping this in my all time favorite recipes box!! Thank you.
LyubaB says
Emily, I’m so pleased to hear you like it so much!
Mandy says
I make something like this about once a month and we love it. I take a shortcut and use sugar free orange marmalade. I think it provides a more intense flavor and a thicker glaze. I’m still trying to remember how I came up with a weird combo like marmalade and soy sauce!!
Beth says
how much marmalade and do you still use the honey?
Edythe says
how much marmalade? I have diabetes and that would be very helpful.
Thanks Edythe
Catherine Jones-Hatcher says
this sounds deelish! Can’t wait to try it. Wondering if you have ever used this same sauce for cooking shrimp as well?
LyubaB says
I haven’t tried it but that sounds really good!
Pam Kenney says
How many servings does this recipe make. The nutrition facts label tells the calories/fat per serving but not the size of serving. Can’t wait to try this. I love salmon
Carol Lee says
Made this salmon tonight and it was delicious! FIrst time I ever had salmon that I actually thought was good! Will be making this recipe again soon. Thank you!
lyuba says
Awe, I”m so happy to hear that, Carol! I’m glad you liked it and hope you will try my other salmon recipes as well 😉
Luis says
Is 1 orange JUICE the juice of one orange or a glass of orange juice?
Thanks
lyuba says
Hi Luis! It’s the juice from 1 orange. I hope you like it!
lyuba says
It’s technically zest from 1 orange and juice from 2 oranges. So 1 orange is zested and juiced and the other one is just juiced.
Laura Atiyeh says
Hi, maybe I’m blind but I’m not seeing an actual recipe for this orange salmon
i.e. amounts of ingredients, etc. Help!
Irene Swartz says
Course Main Course
Keyword orange sauce, salmon
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 463 kcal
Ingredients
1 lb salmon skin on
1 orange ZEST and JUICE
1 orange JUICE
3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, folding up the edges to keep keep sauce in.
Combine juice from 2 oranges, zest from 1 orange, soy sauce, and honey in a bowl. Whisk well.
Pour a few spoonfuls of sauce on the prepared baking pan. Place salmon skin up and pour remaining sauce over it.
Bake for about 7 minutes and carefully flip salmon skin down. Spoon some sauce over the top of the salmon.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until salmon is done. Bake time will depend on the size and thickness of salmon filet.
Enjoy salmon over rice or quinoa.
Laura A. Atiyeh says
Thank you so much, Irene Swartz, very much appreciate your
writing this down for me!
lyuba says
Thank you, Irene!
I’m glad you have it now, Laura!
Jennifer says
This was fabulous. Fiancé said it was cooked to perfection. I loved the sauce. Thank you for this gem.
Jeanette lupo says
I love salmon and can’t wait to try this recipe
lyuba says
I really hope you will soon, Jeanette!
Juanita says
This was great thanks for s
LyubaB says
I am so glad you liked it!