Moist 6-Ingredient Honey Soy Citrus Salmon Recipe Is a Sweet & Savory Flavor Explosion by Elisa Schmitz

If you have never tried blending honey with soy sauce, let me highly recommend it. The flavor combination created by sweet honey and savory soy sauce is, quite simply, fantastic. Those two ingredients shine in this easy recipe for honey soy citrus salmon, creating a sweet and savory explosion of flavors.

This salmon recipe has a few more ingredients (only six in total) that add to the dish's complexity. Here's the complete list of delicious ingredients in this must-make salmon recipe: fresh salmon, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, rice wine vinegar and an orange. (The orange adds the sweet citrus flavor that makes the dish extra special.) You whisk together the sauce then spread it over the salmon in a baking pan. Then you just bake it, so easy!

This gluten-free salmon recipe is elegant enough to make for company but simple and quick enough to make for dinner any night of the week. I served this flavorful seafood dinner with rosemary potatoes, but you can serve it with rice, quinoa or any of your favorite side dishes.

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Cuisine: American 
Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Cook Time: 15 minutes 
Total Time: 25 minutes 
Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 pound (16 ounces) fresh salmon filet
• 5 tablespoons honey
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 orange, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

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• Salt and Pepper
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• Aluminum Foil

Recipe Notes

• If you like a little heat, feel free to add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.

• Instead of regular soy sauce, you can use low-sodium soy sauce, gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Here's how to make it:

1. Place the salmon filet in a casserole dish or baking pan lined with aluminum foil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
   
2. To a mixing bowl, add the honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard and rice wine vinegar. Whisk to combine.
   
3. Add the orange pieces. Stir to combine with the sauce.
   
4. Pour the sauce over the salmon, ensuring the salmon is covered in the sauce. Arrange oranges so they are spread evenly over the salmon.
   
5. Bake the salmon at 375 degrees F for about 15 minutes, or until desired doneness. Salmon is done when it reaches 145 degrees F on a food thermometer.
   
6. Remove from oven and serve with your favorite side dishes.
   

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 208

Total Fat: 2.1g

Saturated Fat: 0.3g

Cholesterol: 28mg

Sodium: 847mg

Total Carbohydrate: 37.3g

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g

Total Sugars: 34.7g

Protein: 12.3g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 39mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 336mg

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