Salmon in Orange Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 4-6 salmon fillets, about 6 oz (170 g) each
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 Tbs (30 ml) lemon juice

For the sauce:

• 3/4 cup (180 ml) orange juice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 scallion, white part only, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbs (30 ml) lemon juice
• 1 Tbs (15 ml) honey
• 1 Tbs (15 ml) green peppercorns (optional)
• 1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce
• 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For the garnish:

• 1 orange, peeled
• 1 lime, peeled
• 1 grapefruit, peeled

DIRECTIONS


1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and place skin side down in a lightly greased baking dish.
2. Drizzle with the lemon juice and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
3. Bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven until firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile boil the orange juice, ginger, and scallion in a small saucepan over moderate heat until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup (60 ml).
5. Whisk in the remaining sauce ingredients.
6. Cut sections from the orange, lime, and grapefruit, separating the flesh from the membranes.
7. Spoon the sauce over the salmon fillets and garnish with the citrus sections.
8. Serves 4 to 6.