HONEY GLAZED SALMON WITH ORANGE AND GINGER…what a wonderful combo for salmon! Just a few wholesome ingredients and WOW! Easy clean up and leftovers for tomorrows lunch!
My taste buds are going through mid life crisis. There are a lot of foods that I used to love and can’t eat anymore. Have you guys ever had that happen? Soy sauce is one of them. A lot of the glazed salmon recipes have that ingredient….so I made up my own version! (I also no longer like fresh tomatoes, ketchup, nutmeg and martinis ! I can live without ketchup but martinis…come on! ) Although, now I crave pesto, plain yogurt, lime and bourbon flavored anything ,including just bourbon, so it’s not all bad..
How to make Honey Glazed Salmon with Orange and Ginger
This is a simple little glaze you whip up. No need to marinate since we are grating the ginger and garlic and using orange zest. It infuses the honey really quickly. Just mix, pour and bake!
I covered my baking sheet in foil, which is a real clean up saver. The honey makes the salmon all crispy and crackly and tastes like heaven, but makes clean up no fun. What good is a quick dinner if you are scrubbing the pan all night?
I buy Steelhead Salmon (which is really a trout, but is a form of salmon), from Costco. The Atlantic farm raised salmon they sell has no flavor in my opinion. It’s a tick cheaper but not enough to warrant a salmon that tastes like newspaper. Not that I have ever ate newspaper….just to clarify.
PRO TIP: To grate the ginger and garlic, just peel and use the small size grate on your box grater or better yet, use a microplane. It’s the best ten bucks you will spend. I love this tool and use it for everything! Makes zesting a breeze too.
I lay sliced oranges around the salmon and let them get all brown while cooking in the glaze that runs off the fish. I don’t put them on the fish while baking. It leaves imprints that are not really pretty and also keeps the honey from caramelizing on the fish. Just toss them on after the salmon is done for garnish…sooo fancy!
SOME TIPS TO MAKE HONEY GLAZED SALMON WITH GINGER:
- grate your ginger and garlic to infuse the honey. If you don’t have fresh ginger you can use 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried.
- line your sheet pan with foil for easy clean up.
- lay the oranges to the side of the fish to caramelize not directly on the fish
A few of our other most popular Salmon recipes!
To simple cooking and yummy meals!
Clink!
Kathi
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Honey Glazed Salmon with Orange and Ginger
Ingredients
- 2 pound salmon fillet
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 oranges - 1 for zest and juice and 1 for slicing
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated orange zest 1 orange worth
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line large baking sheet with foil.
- Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillet and lay on top of foil.
- Liberally salt and pepper entire fillet.
- Combine honey, grated ginger, grated garlic, orange zest and orange juice in a small bowl.
- Pour over salmon fillet.
- Place slices of one orange around fillet.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145 degrees. If desired place under broiler for 1-2 minutes to additional carmalize.
Notes
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tubidy says
This honey glazed salmon sounds absolutely delicious! I love the combination of orange and ginger—it must add such a vibrant flavor. Can’t wait to try this recipe for dinner! 🍊🐟✨
Tom Steele says
This is my go to recipe for salmon. So easy and so delicious.
Carlos Romero says
Excellent though i forgot to add garlic. The oranges around the salmon were delicious with the fish. Highly recommend this recipe.
Kathi & Rachel says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Margaret Fennell says
Prefect meal! Quick and oh so delish! Will definitely be using this again! ❤
Inge says
I am no cook but this really looks delicious. Im also not a fan of fish… now my question. Can i steam it beforehand and for how long? And then cook it. Also if im able to steam it should i pour anything on it beforehand or steam as is? Im leaving out the honey because id like to feed some to my beautiful 8 month old daughter Hope.
Kathi & Rachel says
It is not necessary to steam it prior to baking. The fish will be overcooked and dry.
Maria says
Plan to make it for dinner. I ‘m afraid that without any grease it will dried up. Can I add some butter ?
Kathi & Rachel says
Salmon has a nice helping of natural fat to it. If your salmon is dry it’s only because it’s over cooked. Salmon is cooked perfectly at 145 degrees internally. A meat thermometer is my best friend especially when cooking fish. https://laughingspatula.com/perfect-oven-baked-salmon/