Crispy Orange Glazed Salmon Thai Inspired
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Crispy Orange Glazed Salmon – a Thai-inspired dish that’s bursting with bold, zesty flavors and an irresistible caramelized glaze! Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets feature golden, crispy skin, while a luscious sauce made from fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of fish sauce creates the ultimate balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and optional red chili add a fragrant Thai twist, while scallions and sesame seeds provide a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal that pairs beautifully with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables. It's the perfect fusion of quick and delicious, sure to impress any seafood lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 piece red chili (optional), thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Flip the salmon fillets carefully and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, white vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced red chili (if using). Stir to mix well.
In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet over medium heat. Pour in the orange sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spoon the glaze over the fillets, and cook for 1 additional minute to warm through.
Garnish the glazed salmon with chopped scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve immediately with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.8 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 415 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 5156 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 178.7 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 62.9 mcg | 315% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2732 mg | 58% | |
*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.
