Orange Blossom Salmon
Orange Blossom Salmon
This easy salmon recipe is light yet satisfying, making it the perfect simple supper. A triple dose of orange—juice, zest and marmalade—brightens up grilled salmon fillets and melds perfectly with capers, white wine and a touch cream.This recipe is adapted from Doris Market and was originally published in the Capital Gazette.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
6
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- 2 tablespoon orange marmalade
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoon minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounce (1 stick) unsalted butter
- salt and white pepper, to taste
- 6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, grilled or baked
- 2 tablespoon diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
Directions
- Step 1: Zest 1 orange (producing about 2 teaspoons of zest). Juice 2 oranges (producing about 3/4 cup juice). Set aside.
- Step 2: In a medium sauce pan over medium high heat, combine orange zest, orange juice, 2 tablespoons marmalade, 1/2 cup white wine, 2 tablespoons minced shallots and 1 tablespoon capers. Reduce liquid until thick and syrupy.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to low, and add 1/2 cup heavy cream. Whisk in 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Butter emulsifies the sauce by adding it slowly while continuously whisking, creating a silky, smooth texture. Do not allow the sauce to boil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Step 4: To serve, place 6 (6-ounce) grilled or baked salmon fillets on plates. Top with the sauce and garnish with 2 tablespoons diced tomato and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives.