Glazed salmon
Glazed salmon is made with orange juice, ginger and balsamic vinegar. Serve with jasmine rice and asparagus for a lovely summer meal.
ingredients
1kg (2 1/4 lb) salmon fillet
225ml (8 fl oz) orange juice
1 dessertspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh root ginger
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
preparation method
1. Preheat oven to 200 C / Gas mark 6.
2. Place orange juice in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Cook and stir 10 to 15 minutes, until reduced by about 1/2. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
3. Stir balsamic vinegar and ginger into orange juice.
4. Line a medium baking dish with baking parchment. Place salmon fillet on parchment, skin side down. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with 1/2 the orange juice mixture.
5. Bake salmon in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze, and continue baking 10 to 15 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.