Honey Citrus Salmon
This salmon dish looks and tastes like it took hours to prepare. But here’s the secret—it’s incredibly quick and easy to make, with minimal prep required. Drizzled with a honey citrus marinade made with sweet citrus and fresh herbs, it is sure to be a household favorite!
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Recipe Tips
Use a Variety of Citrus: like blood oranges, lemons, and cara cara oranges in your recipe not only for their distinct flavors but also for the vibrant visual appeal they bring to your dish.
Cook Time: Keep an eye on the salmon as it cooks. Aim for tender salmon that flakes easily with a fork. Cooking times may vary slightly, so adjust accordingly for that just-right texture.
Garnishing: Elevate your presentation by garnishing with fresh herbs and a slice (or wedge) of citrus to drizzle on top just before serving.
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Honey Citrus Salmon
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4-6 salmon filets
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
For the Citrus Marinade
- 4-5 citrus fruits lemon, blood orange, cara cara or navel orange; 1/2 sliced, 1/2 reserved for juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic (4 cloves) grated
- 1/2 tablespoon stone ground mustard
Instructions
Prep
- Cut each citrus in half. One half of each citrus will be sliced thinly into rounds. Juice the remaining half for marinade.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Arrange 1⁄2 of the sliced citrus on the prepared baking sheet or dish.
Preparing the Marinade
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey, melted butter, chopped parsley, grated garlic, and stone ground mustard.
Preparing The Salmon
- Place the salmon filets on top of the citrus and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover salmon with additional slices of citrus for each filet.
- Drizzle the honey citrus mixture over the salmon filets, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with additional slices of citrus on top of a bed of fresh steamed vegetables and rice.
