Marinating salmon can turn it into a five-star dish. It keeps the fish moist and infuses a multitude of flavors!
Preparation time: 10 minutes, add 45 minutes to marinate Cooking time: 5 – 10 minutes
yield: 4 parts
raw material:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1.5 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 clove of garlic, grated or minced, about 1 tsp
- ½ small jalapeño, seeded and chopped OR ¼ – ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Four (4) 4 to 5 ounce salmon fillets or one 16 to 20 ounce whole fish fillet
- Avocado Pan Spray
- 1 – 2 scallions, green part only, sliced diagonally, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
- 4 orange slices, for garnish, optional
instruct:
In a non-reactive bowl, combine avocado oil, sesame oil, coconut aminos, orange juice, honey, orange zest, ginger, garlic jalapeño/crushed red pepper flakes. Add salmon and cover tightly. You can also use a resealable plastic bag to marinate salmon. Refrigerate for 1 hour, turning the salmon in the bowl or turning the bag occasionally. Do not leave salmon to marinate on the counter or for longer than 1 hour.
