Baked Salmon Blood Orange Glaze (Print View)

This vibrant baked salmon offers a sweet-tart blood orange glaze, making it an elegant and healthy main course. Simple to prepare.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon

01 - Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
02 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Blood Orange Glaze

05 - ½ cup fresh blood orange juice (from approximately 2 to 3 blood oranges)
06 - 2 teaspoons blood orange zest
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
13 - Thinly sliced fresh blood oranges (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - Gently pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of each fillet with olive oil, then season evenly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the seasoned fillets, skin-side down if applicable, onto the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small saucepan, combine the blood orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the glaze has reduced by approximately half and achieved a slightly syrupy consistency, typically 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Spoon half of the prepared blood orange glaze evenly over the top of the salmon fillets.
05 - Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
06 - Carefully remove the salmon from the oven. Brush the baked fillets with the remaining blood orange glaze.
07 - Garnish each salmon fillet with finely chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, a few thin slices of fresh blood orange. Serve immediately for optimal flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You'll adore how effortlessly elegant this dish appears, yet it's surprisingly simple to pull off on even a busy weeknight.
  • The balance of sweet, tangy, and savory in the glaze creates a truly unforgettable flavor that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
02 -
  • The biggest lesson I learned early on was to never overcook salmon; it turns dry and bland, so keep a close eye on it, and remove it from the oven as soon as it flakes.
  • Discovering that you can marinate the salmon in half the glaze for 30 minutes before baking was a game-changer, infusing an even deeper layer of flavor into the fish.
03 -
  • To ensure your salmon is perfectly cooked every time without drying out, use an instant-read thermometer; aim for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) at its thickest part.
  • For an extra pop of brightness and texture, consider adding a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds along with the parsley right before serving.

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