JuicyChef’s Ortanique & Pink Peppercorn Roast Salmon
Chef's Note:
“This is dedicated to the pescatarian lovers among you. Jamaicans have a love affair with salmon even though it is not native to Caribbean waters and it often appears on the table. Citrus and salmon always pair well together. Seasonal ortaniques, fiery local ginger and a hint of bright, fruity yet mild heat from pink peppercorns finishes off this easy salmon recipe.” – JuicyChef xo
Ingredients
Ingredients:
3 – 4 ortaniques, divided
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
100g/ just under ½ cup of honey
1 ½- 2kgs fillet of salmon (roughly 3 – 4 ½ pounds)
1 tbsp pink peppercorns
Dill, for garnish
Method
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil and drizzle with a little oil, set aside.
2. Prepare the ortaniques, by peeling three and removing as much pith as possible. Slice in rounds, then slice in half again. Remove any seeds.
3. Squeeze the juice from the remaining fruit. Likewise, remove seeds.
4. Place salmon fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Mix ortanique juice, ginger and honey together to make a marinade and brush all over salmon fillet.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Next place the ortanique pieces on the salmon to resemble scales until the entire fish is covered.
7. Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes or until the fish is just cooked through.
8. Remove from oven and scatter pink peppercorns and dill sprigs for serving.