Broiled Salmon with Ginger and Soy Recipe

1. 1

   Dry the salmon thoroughly with paper towels.

2. 2

   Season the fillets all over with salt and arrange in a baking dish that holds them in a single layer.

3. 3

   In a bowl, stir together the ginger, garlic, brown sugar, orange zest and juice, soy sauce or tamari, and olive oil.

4. 4

   Drizzle the salmon fillets with 3 tablespoons of this marinade and set aside at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour the remaining marinade into a small saucepan and set aside.

6. 6

   Turn on the broiler and position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

7. 7

   Place the salmon on a broiler pan skin-side up.

8. 8

   Broil until the skin crisps, about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Carefully flip the salmon and continue to broil until the flesh is browned on top and done to your liking (about 3 minutes for medium rare).

10. 10

    Set the saucepan containing the marinade over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

11. 11

    Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until it gets fragrant and reduces by about a third to become a sauce, about 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Transfer the salmon to a warmed serving platter or individual plates, pour the warm sauce over the top, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.