The orange marinated smoked salmon may seem simple at first glance: behind such an essential dish lies the perfect balance between the quality of the raw materials and the delicacy of the marinade.
Marinating with orange juice makes smoked salmon soft, fragrant, and delicate, offering a sensation of freshness ideal for refined appetizers or elegant cold dishes. The orange marinade is not for cooking but just to enrich its flavor.
Orange is the perfect match for orange-marinated salmon because:
it balances the natural fatness of the fish, reduces the smokiness saltiness, and adds freshness without overwhelming the taste.
Choosing the right salmon is fundamental for a perfect result.
Choose smoked salmon without artificial aromas with a uniform color, intense pink, with no dull areas. It should have a firm texture, not excessively moist, with a short ingredient list: salmon, salt, natural smoke. Few thin and well-distributed white veins, indicating proper feeding and growth.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for orange marinated smoked salmon
Orange salmon recipe
- 7 oz smoked salmon
- 1 orange
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp pink pepper
- 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 orange
- 1 sprig fresh mint
Tools
- 1 Plate
- 1 Juicer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Fork
- Plastic wrap
Steps for Orange Marinated Smoked Salmon
To prepare the delicious orange marinated smoked salmon, squeeze one orange and half a lemon with the juicer.
In a bowl, create the emulsion with orange juice, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, and pink peppercorns. Whisk with a fork to mix the ingredients
Lay the smoked salmon on a wide plate, forming a salmon carpaccio without overlapping the slices, and dress with the emulsion.
Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for about 30 minutes, one hour in the fridge.
Before serving, add the pomegranate seeds. Decorate with thinly sliced orange and a sprig of fresh mint and… enjoy from Barbara!
Tips and storage
For perfect orange marinated salmon, do not add salt: smoked salmon is already salty
Use fresh pomegranate, not packaged
Store the salmon in an airtight container or well-covered with plastic wrap.
Ideal temperature: 32–39°F.
Maximum recommended duration: 24 hours from preparation
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