Soy Ginger Salmon

Be sure to plan ahead and leave time for the salmon to marinade.

Soy Ginger Salmon

Ingredients

1 lb. salmon filets
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. lemon pepper, divided
1 tsp. garlic powder, divided
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
1/3 cup orange juice

Directions

Rub salmon with 1 tablespoon brown sugar.  Lightly sprinkle with lemon pepper and garlic powder;  rub seasoning into fish.

Into a small saucepan set over medium heat, pour soy sauce and olive oil  Stir in ginger and remaining brown sugar, lemon pepper and garlic powder  Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved.  Remove from heat, stir in orange juice.

Place fish and marinade into a resealable plastic bag, seal and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.   Place fish and marinade in baking pan.

Bake 30 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.