Baked salmon with orange juice is a recipe that combines freshness and citrus flavor with the softness and richness of salmon. Its origin lies in the fusion of traditional culinary techniques with fresh ingredients typical of regions where salmon is abundant, especially in coastal and northern areas of Latin America. Although this dish does not have a universal name throughout Latin America, in countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Chile it is mainly known as "baked salmon with citrus" or "salmon with orange," while in other places it may simply be called baked salmon with orange sauce. This recipe highlights the influence of Mediterranean cuisine and the integration of local flavors, making use of citrus fruits to provide a charming contrast to the fish. Today, it is a popular option for those looking for a healthy, tasty, and easy preparation, ideal for both family meals and special occasions.
Baked salmon with orange juice
How to prepare baked salmon with orange juice
Ingredients: Salmon fillets, butter, orange juice, salt, ground pepper, oregano, and sugar.
Steps:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a baking dish with butter.
Clean and dry the salmon fillets or pieces with paper towels.
Rub salt on both sides.
Place the salmon pieces in the baking dish in a single layer.
Make deep cuts in the salmon pieces, place a little butter in the cuts, and also a little butter on the rest of the salmon.
Pour orange juice over the fish.
Sprinkle pepper, oregano, and for those who like a sweet touch, sprinkle a little sugar that will caramelize.
Bake until the salmon flakes easily.
Ingredients (7)
- Salmon Fillets
- Butter
- Orange Juice
- Salt
- Ground Pepper
- Oregano
- Sugar
Instructions (13 steps)
- 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2 Lightly grease a baking dish with butter
- 3 Clean and dry the salmon fillets or pieces with paper towels
- 4 Rub salt on both sides
- 5 Place the salmon pieces in the baking dish in a single layer
- 6 Make deep cuts in the salmon pieces
- 7 place a little butter in the cuts and also a little butter on the rest of the salmon
- 8 Pour orange juice over the fish
- 9 Sprinkle pepper
- 10 oregano
- 11 and for those who like a sweet touch
- 12 sprinkle a little sugar that will caramelize
- 13 Bake until the salmon flakes apart
Nutritional Information
Calories:
258 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
21g
Fat:
23g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
41mg