Salmon with Orange-Lime Glaze

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This quick and easy recipe for baked Salmon turns out tender and sweet, with just a touch of heat, every time. My family LOVES Salmon, so I am always trying out new ways to prepare it. Enjoy! 🙂
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 1 lb Fresh Salmon
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp Kosher Salt I do not measure this, but I just use a couple of pinches
  • ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Pepper Again, I do not usually measure this, but I grate a light coat of the Pepper over the Salmon

Glaze

  • ½ Cup Orange Marmalade
  • 1 Lime Lime Zest 2 teaspoons
  • 1 Lime Juice of 1 Lime 2-3 teaspoons
  • Pinch Red Cayenne Pepper, powdered I use a generous pinch for a little extra heat.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Rinse and pat dry the Salmon. Place, skin side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle with the Salt and Pepper. Set aside while you prepare the glaze.
  • In a small bowl, combine the Orange Marmalade, Lime Zest, Lime Juice and Cayenne Pepper. Mix until completely blended. Taste to see if any adjustments are needed (Note: the heat of the Red Cayenne Pepper comes through as it cooks, so be careful adding too much 😉 ). Reserve 1/2 of this glaze for serving with cooked Salmon.
  • Spread half of the Glaze over the top and sides of the Salmon, coating evenly.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
  • Serve with the reserved glaze and your favorite sides. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: I sometimes pan-sear the Salmon in a little bit of Olive Oil and Butter before adding the glaze and baking in the oven.