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.)
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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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Nancy B says
I made this with Red Plum jelly, Bourbon & garlic. It was Delicious.
LyubaB says
That sounds so good! I am so happy it turned out delicious!
Nancy says
Your recipe look delicious. Is there any other ingredient you know of that can replace money. I am allergic to honey. Would love to try your recipe.
LyubaB says
I am so sorry, I responded to your comment and I guess it didn’t post.
You can use agave in its place and it will be very similar. You could also use maple syrup but the flavor may be a little stronger so if possible I would use the agave.
Leslie says
I am confused….bake it for 18-20 minutes total? Or 7 minutes PLUS another 18-20 minutes? I usually bake salmon for about 12 minutes and I don’t like it rare. Maybe it’s just my oven…
Janet says
The salmon was delicious.. served with Basmati rice & mixed veggies. I will definitely make this recipe again.
LyubaB says
Thanks, Janet! I am glad you liked it!
Jan says
This salmon recipe was delicious and easy. Will do it again!
LyubaB says
Glad you liked it, Jan!
Juli says
What are the measurements for the orange zest and juice and orange juice,
LyubaB says
HI Juli,
All the measurments for the recipe are above in the recipe card along with the instructions on how to make this recipe. I hope that helps but if for some reason you can’t see the recipe card let me know.
Honey says
Delicious
LyubaB says
Thank you!
Jean Thomas says
Very easy and delicious! I’ll make it again.
LyubaB says
Thank you, Jean! I am so glad you liked the salmon!
Debby says
Easy & so flavorful. Served it with teriyaki noodles & fresh fruit. My family loved it!
LyubaB says
Yum! Now I want some teriyaki noodles! I am so glad your family loved it! 😀
Suzanne says
Always looking for new salmon recipes.
LyubaB says
Me too! 🙂
Ella says
Love trying out new salmon recipes.
LyubaB says
I hope you love the recipe, Ella!
Stephanie says
DE-LICIOUS! I made this yesterday- followed your recipe to the “T” and my husband was speechless (as was I!). This is replacing the other recipe I had for orange salmon. It’s so flavorful, and the flavors are perfectly balanced. I also love the step of starting out skin-side up, then flipping the salmon! I loved reading your post! I, too, want to see the difference with only salt and pepper- excited for this. Thank you so much for your recipe and tips. I look forward making more of your beautiful dishes! (PS. This recipe is included in Yvonne @ StoneGables’ Weekly Menu that was posted yesterday morning, which is where I found it- I’m so glad because I am having fun exploring your site!) Thanks again!
LyubaB says
Thanks, Stephanie! I am so glad you liked the recipe! 🙂