Caramelized Salmon with Soy Orange Glaze
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Caramelized Salmon with Soy Orange Glaze, a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Tender salmon fillets are seared to golden perfection, locking in their natural richness while the skin crisps up beautifully. The star of the dish is the vibrant soy orange glaze, a mouthwatering blend of savory soy sauce, zesty fresh orange juice, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic and ginger. This glaze caramelizes as it simmers, coating the salmon in a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce that’s nothing short of divine. Finished with a sprinkle of green onions and optional sesame seeds, this salmon is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, serve it over steamed rice or alongside your favorite sautéed greens for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.33 cup Fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fresh orange juice, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the glaze.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down into the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden. Avoid moving the salmon while the skin cooks.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook on the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until the flesh is caramelized and opaque.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the soy-orange glaze over the salmon. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the fillets to coat them evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the salmon to rest for 1-2 minutes in the glaze to absorb the flavors.
Transfer the salmon to serving plates and drizzle any remaining glaze over the top.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.2 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 3153 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 95.9 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 52.6 mcg | 263% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1953 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
