Salmon is a type of blue fish that lives in salty and fresh waters. By consuming this fish we will be providing our body with a high content of good fats such as Omega 3, as well as proteins, vitamins and minerals. If you need one more reason to include salmon in your basic diet, suffice it to say that its flavor is delicious and you can do it in a thousand ways, like one of the ones that we present to you today, which is baked salmon with orange. Keep reading and do not miss the step by step to discover how easy it is to prepare this nutritious dish.
Ingredients to make Baked Salmon with Orange:
- 1 salmon fillet
- 1 piece of orange
- 1 piece of lemon
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ piece of onion
How to make Baked Salmon with Orange:
- Cutting three slices of orange that we will reserve to decorate the baked salmon with orange and honey, as well as chopping the garlic and onion are the first steps in this recipe.
- Mix the orange and lemon juice together with the onion, garlic, mustard, honey and salt.
- Marinate the salmon in this mixture for 10-15 minutes. Once the time has elapsed, transfer the fillet to a baking sheet.
- Place a few sprigs of rosemary on top of the fish and decorate with the fruit slices. Put the salmon in the oven with orange and lemon juice, previously preheated to 200ºC, for 15 minutes. Remember that the cooking time will depend on the brand and power of your oven.
- Trick: I put a disc of waxed paper underneath to prevent the orange salmon from sticking to the tray.
- Serve with asparagus, steamed rice or grilled vegetables as a side dish, and enjoy the baked salmon with orange while it’s still hot.
- As you can see, we have cooked this exquisite dish without a hint of fat and with 100% natural ingredients, so you can enjoy it guilt-free and invite your loved ones while being sure that you are making a good contribution to their health.
