Oven-Roasted Salmon with Orange and Ginger Glaze
Oven-Roasted Salmon with Orange and Ginger Glaze pairs rich, tender fish with a glossy citrus glaze that balances sweetness, acidity, and a gentle warmth from fresh ginger. The balsamic adds depth while orange juice reduces to a bright lacquer that clings to each bite. Serve this elegant main for weeknight dinners or a relaxed dinner party when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a medium baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
Put the orange juice in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, until it thickens and reduces by about half, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool.
- 3
Stir the balsamic vinegar and ginger into the cooled orange juice.
- 4
Set the salmon fillet skin-side down in the prepared baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and cover with 1/2 of the orange juice mixture.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Brush with the remaining orange juice mixture and continue baking until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 269.0 kcal Moderate
- Protein 40.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 5.96 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.11 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.61 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 97.97 mg High
- Sodium 146.3 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.02 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.93 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 20.29 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source
- Potassium 756.61 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 26.67 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.08 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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