Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia with this nutritious and mouthwatering Asian Citrus Salmon. This recipe marries the zing of lemon, the sweetness of orange, and the depth of savory soy for a delicious health-boosting meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.

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Asian Citrus Salmon

This mouthwatering entrée is easy to make, and bursting with good-for-you omega-3 fats.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 salmon steaks, wild or Alaskan (6 ounces each)
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • ½ lemon, juiced

Instructions
 

  • Place the salmon in a zip-top bag. Mix the soy sauce, orange juice, garlic, mustard, tomato paste, and lemon juice in a bowl. Pour into the bag with the salmon. Seal the bag, pressing out excess air. Marinate in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Let fish return to room temperature. Place salmon (reserving marinade) on a pre-heated indoor or outdoor grill, skin side down. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on the thickness.
  • Use a wide spatula to carefully flip to the other side and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until it reaches your preferred level of doneness. (Note: Salmon should release easily from the grill; if it doesn’t, wait another 1 minute or 2 before flipping.) Keep in mind most salmon filets take just about 12 minutes to cook through, so pay close attention to avoid overcooking.
  • For extra flavor, lightly drizzle a few tablespoons of marinade on salmon during grilling. Discard leftover marinade.

Notes

Can easily prepare in the oven if you prefer. 
Oven directions:
Preheat oven to 425˚ and position a rack to the top spot. Liberally mist a baking sheet with oil spray. Place salmon skin side down (if skin is intact) and roast in the oven on the top rack for about 10 to 15 minutes (discard leftover marinade). Set oven to broil and finish under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp the tops, if you’d like them more well done. (A general rule: Cook for about 4 minutes per ½-inch thickness of salmon, or until the internal temperatures reaches 125˚ to 130˚ for medium. Add a few more minutes if you prefer it well done; subtract a few minutes if you want it medium rare.)
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 290Carbohydrates: 6gProtein: 39gTotal Fat: 10g— Unsaturated Fat: 8g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1280mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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