Baked Salmon with Orange Juice
Transform your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavor-packed Baked Salmon with Orange Juice recipe. Succulent salmon fillets are infused with a sweet and tangy glaze made from freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, and a touch of garlic, creating a dish that’s as aromatic as it is delicious. Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme add earthy undertones, while optional orange zest brightens every bite with a zesty citrus accent. This easy-to-make recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time and bakes to flaky perfection in under 20 minutes, making it a perfect quick and healthy meal. Serve this oven-baked salmon with its luscious pan juices alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp salad for a wholesome and elegant dining experience. Perfect for seafood lovers searching for a light, gluten-free, and citrus-forward main course!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillet
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary or thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them skin-side down in a baking dish.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, minced garlic (or finely chopped), olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the orange juice mixture evenly over the salmon fillets in the baking dish.
Add the rosemary or thyme sprigs around the salmon and sprinkle orange zest on top, if desired, for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to help retain moisture while baking.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the baking dish from the oven and discard the rosemary or thyme sprigs if desired.
Serve the baked salmon hot, drizzling some of the citrusy juices from the pan over the top. Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 562 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.4 mcg | 107% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 723 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
