Citrus Glazed Baked Salmon with Sake

This easy-to-make Citrus Glazed Baked Salmon with Sake can be ready to eat in 30 minutes or less! Full of natural umami flavours, it's flavoured with a zesty orange and honey-ginger glaze.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 4 ounce wild salmon fillets
• 1 tsp olive oil, (extra virgin)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/3 cup sake, (or mirin, cooking sherry or white grape juice)
• 2 tsp lemon zest, (finely grated)
• 1 tbsp orange zest, (finely grated)
• 3 tbsp orange juice, (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp hot chili paste , ((like Sambal Oelek))
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, (minced or finely grated (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 2Remove pin bones from salmon if they have not already been removed. Score the skin with a sharp knife. Scoring prevents the fillet from curling up and increases the surface area. Pat dry.
3. 3Prepare the glaze. Place the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until reduced by half, about 6 - 8 minutes, stirring frequently. The glaze will start to become thick and syrupy.
4. 4Sear the salmon. Heat an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp oil. When it begins to ripple, add salmon fillets, skin side up. Sear for 2-3 minutes, then turn and sear on the other side for 2 minutes. Spread the glaze over the salmon, reserving one-third to brush on part way through baking time.
5. 5Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 6 - 8 minutes or just until fish flakes slightly with a fork. Time will depend on the thickness of the fish. Do not overcook. The fish will continue to cook slightly after you remove it from the oven.
6. 6Remove from the oven, brush it with the remaining glaze and place it under the broiler for 2 - 3 minutes or until the honey starts to caramelize. Let the salmon rest until its internal temperature has reached 145°F.