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Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe

Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe - delicious baked salmon in a sticky sweet easy to make orange glaze!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Additional Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked salmon, orange glazed salmon, salmon
Servings: 5
Calories: 572kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb. filet of salmon
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons 2-3 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ginger paste or freshly minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice keto - use juice from an orange, do not use store bought orange juice
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar keto - use monkfruit brown sugar
  • cup soy sauce keto - use coconut aminos
  • 2 oranges sliced
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional
  • Sea salt flakes for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
  • Remove salmon filet from packaging.
  • Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
  • You can use skin on salmon or a filet with the skin already removed.
  • Place the prepared salmon filet in the center of the sheet pan. Slice oranges and place them on the sheet pan next to (not on top of) the salmon and set aside.
  • In a small saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic to the pan and saute for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add ginger paste, orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce to the pan. Stir.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking until the sauce thickens a bit (about 3-4 minutes).
  • Pour the sauce over the salmon and the oranges. Use a pastry brush to spread the sauce to cover the full salmon filet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the inside of the salmon is no longer glassy and has turned mostly opaque. It does not need to be opaque all the way through as it will continue cooking during the next step.
  • For a bit of browning on the top of the salmon and oranges, switch the oven to the broil setting and broil for just a minute or two until the sauce has caramelized over the dish.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
  • Sprinkle with a bit of fresh, chopped parsley and/or flaky sea salt if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 594mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g