Jalapeño Citrus Salmon

By Makinze GorePublished: Mar 23, 2022

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

4.5

2 Ratings

PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

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We love an easy oven baked salmon recipe. It takes very little effort and is a quick weeknight dinner that’s also good enough to serve at a dinner party. This citrus salmon has tons of flavor from simple ingredients. Here we used oranges and limes, but use lemons, grapefruits, or blood oranges if you have them. If you like things a little spicier, leave the seeds in the jalapeño. As the salmon bakes the juices start to turn into a syrupy sauce thanks to the honey and creates a perfect glaze over the salmon.

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Ingredients

1
lime, sliced
1/2
orange, sliced
1 1/2 lb.
salmon filet
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup
freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup
freshly squeezed lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
2 Tbsp.
honey
1
jalapeño, seeded, and chopped
1
clove garlic, minced

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lay lime and orange slices on foil in an even layer and place salmon on top. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine juices, zest, honey, jalapeño, and garlic. Pour over salmon.
3. Step 3Bake salmon until center reaches 140° and flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes depending on thickness of salmon. Remove from oven every 10 minutes and spoon sauce over salmon while baking.