Orange Maple Glazed Baked Salmon Recipe

Name: Orange Maple Glazed Baked Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinate; 1/4 cup basil; 3 tablespoons fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier; 4 lbs fresh salmon; 5 tablespoons fresh grated orange peel; 2 shallots, minced; Glaze; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup Grand Marnier; 1 cup maple syrup; Decorate with; 2 small oranges, sliced thin

Servings: persons

Marinate
1/4 cup basil
3 tablespoons fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
4 lbs fresh salmon
5 tablespoons fresh grated orange peel
2 shallots, minced
Glaze
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup Grand Marnier
1 cup maple syrup
Decorate with
2 small oranges, sliced thin

1
If you use dry rind instead of fresh you will need to rehydrate it with orange just for the best results.
2
Wash salmon and pat dry.
3
Combine ginger, basil, pepper, rind and shallots.
4
Lightly brush salmon with Grand Marnier. Coat salmon on both sides with herb mixture and refrigerate overnight (at least 4 hours).
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
6
Dissolve cornstarch in enough hot water to make a smooth paste. Slowly whisk in liquid glaze ingredient. Whisk until smooth.
7
Place salmon in shallow baking dishes. Spoon glaze over fish.
8
Cook until done (about 20 minutes for 1 inch fillets or 25 for 2 inch fillets. )Baste the fish once or twice during cooking It should flake easily.
9
Decorate with orange slices. Shown in the picture here with a lemon pig.
10
To make a lemon pig - choose the snout end of the pig and decide which will be the bottom. Cut the bottom off so the pig will sit flat. At the snout end cut two flaps for the ears. Pull them out a little so the will stand out but not too much or it will break. Use cloves for the eyes.

1160

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinate, 1/4 cup basil, 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Orange Maple Glazed Baked Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orange Maple Glazed Baked Salmon

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