This easy, broiled salmon recipe can be on the table in under 20 minutes. It is great for a quick weeknight meal or can be elevated for a fancier dinner with guests.
The orange ginger salmon glaze caramelizes on the salmon making it sweet and offers a lovely balance to the richness of the salmon. I often serve this orange salmon with roasted potatoes and a simple salad.
When I serve this easy broiled salmon to my family, it is met with rave reviews from 4 out of the 5 family members! My pickier eater used to scarf it down when he was 18 months – 24 months and now will take about 1 bite of it. I think he’ll return to liking it one day. The others cheer when this orange salmon recipe is on the menu!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- orange marmalade – I buy whatever brand is the cheapest!
- spicy brown mustard – Dijon mustard works great, too.
- garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- ground ginger
- salmon fillets – I typically buy fresh, Atlantic Salmon from the fish counter and ask them to cut a large piece into 4 smaller pieces, if needed. I find cutting fish at home to be no fun. You can also buy frozen pieces of salmon and thaw the number from your freezer that you need.
How to Make Broiled Orange Ginger Salmon
1. Line a cookie sheet or broiler pan with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
2. Place salmon filets, skin on the foil-lined rimmed baking pan or broiler pan.
3. Combine the first 6 ingredients (marmalade through ginger) in a small bowl to make the orange ginger salmon glaze.
4. Brush the top of each piece of fish with ½ of the glaze.
5. Broil for 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and brush the salmon with the remaining glaze.
6. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
Variations and Substitutions
- Occasionally, I’ll leave out the garlic or ginger powder because I don’t have any on hand, and it’s still delicious!
- If you have some people in your family who like their salmon more or less cooked, give the thinner pieces to the family members who like it more well done and the thicker pieces to the family members who like it less cooked.
Expert Tips from Two Registered Dietitians
- Salmon is a fatty fish that offers potential health benefits due to it’s content of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Atlantic salmon is typically a light pink color with flaky flesh and a mild flavor. Alaskan Sockeye Salmon is typically a darker orange/red color and has a lower fat content. I personally prefer the taste and texture of Atlantic salmon.
- Farm or Wild Caught? The choice to buy farm raised or wild caught salmon is a complicated one and an individual’s personal values may influence which one to buy. It’s important to remember both types of salmon offer health benefits from their content of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. If you’re not someone who eats salmon a lot, don’t get bogged down on this decision. Buy what is convenient to you to try this new, easy fish recipe!
Side dishes for Orange Ginger Salmon Glaze:
Add a starch and vegetable to this easy main dish and you have a complete dinner! You might add roasted potatoes, a baked potato or rice for your starch. And, a mixed green salad, sauted brussels sprouts, or green beans for a veggie side.
Here are some ideas other ideas for easy fruit and vegetable sides!
Ideas for Other Seafood Recipes to Try
Broiled Orange Ginger Salmon
Broiled Orange Ginger SalmonEquipment
- 1 cookie sheet
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1 Tbs Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 4 salmon filets (6 ounce each)
Instructions
- Line cookie sheet or broiler pan with aluminum foil.
- Place salmon filets, skin down on cookie sheet.
- Combine first 6 ingredients (marmalade through ground ginger) in a bowl.
- Brush filets with 1/2 of marmalade mixture.
- Broil for 6 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and brush remaining glaze on salmon.
- Place the pan back in the oven and broil for 2 more minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
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