Description
Sumptuous salmon mingles with zesty orange teriyaki glaze, creating a harmonious Pacific Northwest-inspired dish. Delicate fish layers merge with citrus notes, promising a quick, elegant meal that satisfies with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 mL) green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Orange slices
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl until harmoniously blended.
- Sauce Thickening: Create a smooth cornstarch slurry by combining with cold water, then integrate into the marinade to enhance viscosity.
- Salmon Marination: Submerge salmon fillets in half the prepared marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow flavor infusion.
- Preheating and Searing: Ignite the oven to 400°F (200°C), position rack centrally, and warm an oven-safe skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Cooking Process: Introduce marinated salmon to the sizzling skillet, sear each side for 2-3 minutes to develop a golden crust, then lavish with remaining marinade.
- Oven Finishing: Transfer skillet directly into the preheated oven, bake for 10-12 minutes until fish flakes effortlessly and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Presentation: Adorn with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and orange segments, then plate alongside jasmine rice or roasted vegetables for a vibrant, nutritious ensemble.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Do not exceed 45 minutes to prevent the citrus acids from breaking down the delicate salmon proteins, which can create a mushy texture.
- Prevent Cross-Contamination: Always use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw fish to avoid harmful bacterial spread.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Watch salmon closely to prevent overcooking; fish continues cooking after removing from heat, so pull it out when it’s just barely opaque in the center.
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Pat salmon dry before searing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and help marinade ingredients adhere better to the fish surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg