HERB ROASTED ORANGE SALMON

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
Finely grated zest of 1 orange
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp dried tarragon
Salt to suit taste
Freshly ground black pepper to suit taste
4 (8-oz each) salmon steaks
2 tsp fresh chives, chopped

Make marinade:
Combine olive oil, juice, zest, garlic, tarragon, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.

Place salmon in marinade and let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour; toss once during this time.

Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

Place salmon in an ovenproof dish and pour marinade over the top. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until salmon flakes. Carefully remove to a serving platter and sprinkle each piece with the chopped chives.

Yield: 4 servings

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