Orange Glazed Salmon is one of those beautiful dishes that looks fancy enough for company but comes together so easily in your own kitchen. The bright citrus glaze caramelizes perfectly on the salmon, giving you a restaurant-quality dinner that your loved ones will absolutely adore.
What makes this recipe truly special is that wonderful combination of marmalade and fresh orange juice, sweetened with just a touch of mustard and warming ginger. These flavors work together like a symphony, creating a glaze that’s both tangy and rich, and so much more interesting than plain old lemon butter.
I love serving this salmon with roasted vegetables or a simple green salad, and watching my family’s faces light up when they taste it. This is the kind of dish that makes everyone feel like you’ve spent all day in the kitchen, when really you’ve just used a little love and a few quality ingredients.
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Orange Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound Salmon
- 0.33333333333333 cup Marmalade
- 0.5 cup Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Rinse salmon fillet under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Cut into 6 serving portions and place salmon fillets in a large zip-top bag; set aside.
- In a small bowl stir together remaining ingredients.
- Pour into zip-top bag.
- Squeeze air from bag and seal.
- Marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- Remove salmon from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking, and bring to room temperature.
- Light broiler and line baking sheet or broiler pan with aluminum foil.
- Remove salmon from marinade and place on baking sheet.
- Discard marinade.
- Broil salmon 6 to 8 inches from heat source for 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Do not overcook.
- Serve immediately.
