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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

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  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Garnish with green onions if desired.

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.

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