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Festive roast salmon with orange, honey, and black pepper sauce

25 mins
Preparation
medium
Difficulty
2
Servings
Festive roast salmon with orange, honey, and black pepper sauce

This festive roast salmon recipe makes a great alternative to turkey at Christmas. Tangy orange pairs beautifully with rich honey and cracked black pepper.

Whether you’re looking for a pescatarian option, or just fancy a change from the norm, salmon is rich, nutritious, and pairs well with traditional Christmas sides like roast vegetables.

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 180°c (fan oven).
  2. Heat a non-stick frying pan and add the oil.
  3. Season the salmon and place the salmon skin side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Turn the salmon over in the pan and then place straight onto a greaseproof paper lined baking tray (with the salmon skin side up).
  5. Place the baking tray in the oven and cook for 14 -15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  6. While the salmon is cooking turn the frying pan down to low and add the shallots. Season and cook the shallots for 2-3 minutes until soft but not coloured.
  7. Add the cracked peppercorns and cook for a further minute then add the orange juice, zest, honey, vinegar and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the liquid has reduce by half and thickened slightly.
  8. Gradually add the butter a little bit at a time and whisk or stir through the orange reduction until all the butter has been incorporated and a shiny emulsion has been achieved. Place the sauce to one side until the salmon is ready (keeping the sauce warm but do not boil).
  9. Remove the salmon from the oven. Add the chopped dill to the sauce and adjust the seasoning if required.
  10. Serve with grilled baby carrots, baby potatoes and watercress.

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