Balsamic Orange Salmon Recipe

By sheilaolim

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier

Ingredients

• DIPPING SAUCE:
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 salmon fillets (6 to 8 ounces each), skin removed
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• Pinch salt
• Sliced green onions and orange slices, optional

Details

Preparation time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

•In a small bowl, combine the peel, vinegar, honey and salt. Spread over salmon. Tuck any thin parts of salmon under fillets for even cooking. Place in a Ziploc® Zip 'n Steam™ Bag, with thicker portions toward outer edges of bag. Seal bag.
•Microwave on high for 3-1/2 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. If needed, microwave at 30-second intervals until salmon tests done. Let stand for 1 minute before handling.
•Meanwhile, for dipping sauce, combine the orange juice, balsamic vinegar,honey and salt. Carefully open bag. Use spatula to remove salmon from bag. Garnish with green onions and orange slices if desired. Serve with dipping sauce.
Yield: 2 servings.