Description
Succulent peach roasted salmon brings Mediterranean coastal charm to dinner tables with its sweet-savory fusion. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques create a delightful meal you’ll savor and remember.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 skin-on salmon filets (about 1.5 pounds total)
Marinade Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup peach preserves (240 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (non-alcoholic alternative)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 medium peaches, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, mustard, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Reserve half the mixture for later use.
- Submerge salmon fillets in the marinade within a resealable plastic bag, ensuring complete coating. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, avoiding longer periods to prevent acid-induced fish deterioration.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Warm olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side up for 2-3 minutes until golden, then flip and sear opposite side for additional 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce sliced peaches into the skillet, allowing them to soften alongside the salmon during searing process.
- Drizzle reserved marinade over salmon and peaches. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, monitoring internal temperature reaches 145°F. Verify doneness by checking if fish flakes easily with fork.
- Elevate presentation by sprinkling fresh parsley across the dish, adding a bright, herbal dimension to the final preparation.
Notes
- Keep marinating time under an hour to prevent the fish from becoming mushy due to the acidic ingredients.
- Pat salmon dry before searing to achieve a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture.
- Choose ripe, firm peaches for the best texture and sweetness when roasting with the salmon.
- Swap soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free version, or use maple syrup instead of peach preserves for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg