What is a side of salmon?

A side of salmon is one whole, long fillet cut from one side of the fish, usually with the skin on. It can range from 2 to 3½ pounds. See my post for How to Cook a Whole Side of Salmon for more details.

Can I use any kind of salmon?

Yes ~ this works with a whole side, a large fillet, or individual portions. Just adjust the cook time based on thickness.

What pan should I use to cook a side of salmon?

It will usually fit on a full sized sheet pan. If not, tuck the tail end under to fit.

Can I make this marmalade glazed salmon ahead?

You can prep the salmon with the glaze and oranges, cover and refrigerate earlier in the day and bake before serving (remember it only takes 20 minutes!) Leftovers are great cold on salads or tucked into a rice bowl.

What brand of marmalade do you recommend?

I look for a quality brand that isn’t too sweet, with lots of little shreds of peel for that important hint of bitterness. If you can find a British or Scottish brand that’s ideal ~ I used French St. Dalfour because that’s what my store carried, but Wilkin & Sons or any specialty brand you love works well. I’d skip the Smuckers, it’s too sweet.

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Prep Time:5 minutes

Cook Time:20 minutes

Total Time:25 minutes

Servings: 4

• Sheet pan

• parchment paper or foil

• 1.5 lb side of salmon
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup marmalade, or more as needed to cover your salmon
• orange slices

• Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Lining the pan is important because glaze that drips from the fish can scorch and stick to the pan.

• Place your side of salmon on the lined baking sheet. Tuck the thin tail end under if necessary to fit. Rub generously with olive oil and season with flaky sea salt (I love Maldon.)

• Slide the pan into the oven (make sure it's up to temp first) and bake for 8-10 minutes.

• Remove the salmon from the oven and brush or spoon a layer of marmalade over the entire surface. Top with thin slices of orange. Note: depending on the size of your fish you may need more than 1/4 cup of marmalade.

• Return the fish to the oven to finish baking for another 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

• Serve immediately with side dishes of your choice. I love to use green veggies like asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans, or peas.

There are many delicious marmalade variations out there, feel free to experiment! And if yours tastes too sweet, add a squeeze of lemon juice to balance it out.

Course: 30 minute dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, citrus, fish, main course, salmon

Calories: 371 kcal · Carbohydrates: 27 g · Protein: 34 g · Fat: 14 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Cholesterol: 94 mg · Sodium: 679 mg · Potassium: 848 mg · Fiber: 0.3 g · Sugar: 24 g · Vitamin A: 93 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 36 mg · Iron: 1 mg

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