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Baked salmon fillet coated with a glossy orange glaze and topped with sesame seeds

Orange Glazed Salmon

Baked salmon brushed with an irresistible sweet and savory glaze made with orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and lime.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 baking tray
  • 1 small pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets approx 200g each
  • 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 1/2 cups soy sauce
  • 1/2 lime juice of
  • 10 g brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp mixed white and black sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Mix together soy sauce, orange and lime juices and brown sugar. Whisk well to dissolve the sugar.
  • Place salmon fillets into a large ziplock bag. Pour in the marinade and leave for 20 minutes in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C.
  • Take the fillets out of the ziplock bag (keep the marinade!). Line a baking tray with parchment paper, arrange the fillets and bake for 15-20 minutes. Check for readiness after 15 minutes by gently opening the flesh with the fork. Inside it should be juicy with a soft peachy colour.
  • Heat a small frying pan to medium.
  • Pour in the marinade, bring to boil and reduce over medium heat until thickened.
  • Brush the ready fillets with the glaze and top with toasted sesame seeds.
  • Serve with rice, steamed or sauteed vegetables or a salad.