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

Orange Glazed Salmon

4.7 from 3 votes
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.