Description
Succulent Orange Teriyaki Salmon brings Pacific coastal flavors to your dinner table with delightful citrus-infused Japanese-inspired marinade. Marine proteins glazed in sweet-tangy sauce offer quick culinary elegance you can create in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Cooking Liquid and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sliced green onions
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Orange slices
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together freshly squeezed orange juice, low-sodium soy sauce, golden honey, finely minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and fragrant sesame oil in a mixing bowl.
- Thicken the marinade by stirring cornstarch () with cold water () until smooth, then incorporate into the sauce mixture.
- Place salmon fillets (or 113 grams each) in a shallow glass dish and generously coat with half of the prepared marinade, ensuring complete coverage.
- Refrigerate the salmon for 30-45 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate deeply into the fish.
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack in the center of the oven.
- Select an oven-safe skillet and warm of olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place marinated salmon fillets into the hot skillet, searing each side for 2-3 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Drizzle the remaining marinade over the salmon, ensuring an even coating.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven and garnish with thinly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh orange segments.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed jasmine rice or roasted seasonal vegetables for a complete and nutritious meal.
Notes
- Marinate salmon ahead of time to infuse maximum citrus and umami flavors into the fish.
- Cornstarch creates a glossy, thickened sauce that clings beautifully to each salmon fillet.
- Searing salmon before baking develops a delectable golden-brown exterior with rich caramelized notes.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon fillets for the most tender and succulent dining experience.
- Garnishing with green onions and sesame seeds adds delightful texture and visual appeal to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg