Roasted Salmon with Orange-Ginger Glaze recipe

5 servings

2 pounds salmon fillet

1 cup orange juice

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger root

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Place orange juice in a small saucepan over medium low heat.

Cook and stir 10 to 15 minutes, until reduced by about 1/2 and thickened.

Remove from heat, and allow to cool.

Stir balsamic vinegar and ginger root into orange juice.

Line a medium baking dish with parchment paper.

Place salmon fillet on paper, skin side down.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cover with 1/2 the orange juice mixture.

Bake salmon in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes.

Brush with remaining marinade, and continue baking 10 to 15 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.