How romantic! How grand! How… easy? Yes, well, Date Night Salmon doesn’t want to take up too much of your time and energy! You have a date to get to, after all! The salmon, succulent and rich in flavor, will be ready for you and your loved one, perfectly cooked and coated in a sweet, tangy, and electrically sunny citrus sauce! A crunchy pecan topping helps Date Night Salmon feel dressed to the nines, just like you are! This is how you begin a magical evening!
Ingredients
- 1 (1 1/4-pound) center-cut salmon, cut into 4 fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon orange zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- fresh parsley, optional, to taste, finely chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -Arrange the salmon fillets in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 -Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel and season evenly with the salt.
Step 4 -In a medium bowl, add the orange zest, the orange juice, the maple syrup, the mustard, the paprika, and the ginger and mix well to combine.
Step 5 -Spoon or brush the orange mixture over the salmon fillets.
Step 6 -Divide the pecans evenly over each of the fillets, gently pressing them in to adhere to the salmon.
Step 7 -Bake the fillets until they flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 8 -Serve garnished with the fresh parsley.
