SCRUMPTIOUS CALIFORNIA SALMON

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California cuisine is all about balancing flavors. This recipe brings out the sweetness in orange juice and honey and balances it with the kick of ancho chili pepper and balsamic. -Dustin Anderson, Fillmore, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 salmon fillet (1 pound)
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute garlic and shallot until tender. Add orange juice and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 1/4 cup, 20-25 minutes. Stir in the honey, chili pepper, salt and pepper., In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown salmon in oil, about 3 minutes on each side. Brush with sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes., Brush with any remaining sauce and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Nichole Bauer
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I love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


Suxh Cvd
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This recipe is a great way to cook salmon. The salmon is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


M Numan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the salmon is always delicious.


Shafiq Mughal
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This was the best salmon I've ever had. The flavors were incredible and the salmon was cooked to perfection.


Travis Barrand
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I'm not a huge fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


POV Asia
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. The salmon is elegant and the sauce is divine.


mark cook
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the salmon always turns out delicious.


Kimbowa Sam
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The salmon is incredibly flavorful and the sauce is to die for.


Shannon Addison
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.


Keysha Miller
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This is my go-to salmon recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Tshepiso Ngcobo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the salmon always turns out perfect.


Obaji nna
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The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Khaled
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves salmon.


Said Omar
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The salmon was delicious and the sauce was amazing.


Bahkitah Maara
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The salmon is always cooked perfectly.


Jeremiah Chitunhu
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and the salmon turned out moist and flavorful.


Fahad Osman
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This was an amazing recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.