Orange Salmon

5 from 9 votes

Fresh, flavorful, and healthy baked Orange Salmon is an easy dinner recipe that's ready in less than 20 minutes!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword baked salmon, Maple Salmon, orange glazed salmon, orange salmon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings servings

Calories 280kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, and maple syrup. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the Dijon until smooth.
While the glaze is simmering, season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Place salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush some of the glaze onto each salmon fillet.
Cook on the top rack of the oven for 10 minutes.
Brush the salmon with additional glaze (you might not need all of the glaze, so discard any excess). Turn the oven setting to "BROIL" on high. Place the salmon about 4-6 inches from the broiler. Broil for 2-3 more minutes, or until the outside is crispy and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve!

If you're starting with frozen salmon, let the salmon thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using in this recipe.
Zest the orange first, and then cut it in half and squeeze out the juice. When zesting, be careful that you only scrape off the outer layer of the peel (this is where all of the flavorful essential oils are found). Do not get any of the white pith, which has a bitter taste.
Want to Prep Ahead? Make the glaze in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You probably won't need to use all of the glaze. Discard any excess.
Broil the salmon during the final few minutes so that the fish gets that flavorful, crispy, caramelized exterior.
Season the salmon with even more herbs and spices. For instance, add a dash of garlic powder or onion powder, try our favorite all-purpose seasoning blend, or use parsley, rosemary, thyme, or basil.
Substitute honey for the maple syrup.
For even more flavorful "kick," add fresh ginger to the glaze.
Cooking Just for Two? Cut the recipe in half and bake according to the recipe instructions.
For a larger group, bake even more salmon fillets. You should still have plenty of extra glaze for at least a double recipe.