Salmon with Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette - Melissa Andersen

Salmon with Citrus-Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp orange or lemon zest
  
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon grainy or Dijon mustard
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon finely minced shallot(can be omitted)
  
• 1 small clove garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 teaspoons each finely chopped parsley, and basil (still delicious if you dont have on hand)
  
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1-1/4 pounds salmon fillet

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450-degree F.

Place the orange juice, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, live oil, shallot, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper in a jar. Close lid and shake well to blend.

Place salmon in a foil-lined pan and spoon a little of the vinaigrette over the fish. Bake in a preheated oven 12 minutes per inch of thickness, or until cooked through.

Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over each serving of fish.

Yield: 4 servings