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Baked Salmon Fillets
Fresh, baked salmon filets are marinated in a ginger soy marinade & baked until tender & flaky.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets 6 oz each
- salt and black pepper to taste
- green onions for garnish, optional
Orange Marinade
- 1 cup orange juice or pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger grate
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Set aside 2 tablespoons of marinade for brushing the salmon. Pour the remaining marinade over the salmon and marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Place the salmon, skin side down, in a baking dish or on a parchemnt paper lined rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the salmon fillets for 10-12 minutes. Note that cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets. Check the salmon early to ensure it doesn't overcook.
- Brush salmon with reserved marinade and move to the top rack of the oven. Broil 1-2 minutes or just until cooked through, do not overcook.
- Garnish with green onions if desired.
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Notes
- The shape and thickness of your salmon filet will determine how long it needs to cook. A thicker filet will need longer, while a thinner and flatter filet will need less time.
- Check your salmon early to ensure it doesn't overcook.
- Salmon should be slightly translucent in the center and flake easily with a fork.
- Nutrition information includes 25% of the marinade.
Nutrition Information
Calories
262
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
864mg
(25%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 864mg | 18% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.