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Orange Salmon

This delightful Orange Salmon features perfectly baked, tender, and flaky salmon, harmonized with the sweet notes of honey, savory coconut aminos, and zesty orange juice. This simple and nourishing recipe is an ideal choice for hassle-free weeknight dinners.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked salmon, delicious salmon recipe, healthy fish dinner, orange salmon
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 293 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp honey you can also use maple syrup or preferred liquid sweetener of your choice such as sugar-free maple syrup, allulose etc. for a lower sugar / low carb option. Omit for Whole30 or use homemade date paste.
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos. , you can also use gluten-free tamari or reduced sodium soy sauce if you're not gluten-free or soy-free.
  • 2 tbsp pure orange juice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or coconut vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Sriracha , or hot sauce of your choice. Feel free to omit if you're sensitive to spice.
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 pounds salmon or four 5-ounce salmon fillets
  • fresh chopped cilantro , or parsley, for garnish
  • toasted sesame seeds , for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or foil) for easier clean-up.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut aminos, orange juice, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, and pepper, to taste.
  3. Place the salmon fillet, skin side down, on top of the foil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste on both sides. Brush or spoon the glaze over the salmon and slip orange slices underneath. Fold sides of foil and wrap over the salmon
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Switch oven to broil and cook for another 5 minutes until salmon is slightly charred.
  5. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh herbs and sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Orange Salmon
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (1/4 recipe))
Calories 293 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 28g56%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.