Orange Ginger Glazed Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Orange Ginger Glazed Salmon. Featuring tender, pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a glossy glaze made from fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and aromatic ginger, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and zesty. The glaze, thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, clings deliciously to the golden-crisp salmon, creating a restaurant-quality dish in just 25 minutes. Garnished with bright green onions for a fresh finish, this dish pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining, this quick and easy salmon recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 stalks (sliced thinly for garnish) green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper, and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic to prepare the glaze.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes, or until the flesh is golden and crispy. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the orange-ginger glaze mixture. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly thicken and allow the flavors to blend.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering glaze while whisking constantly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the glaze thickens to a saucy consistency.
Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the thickened glaze over the fillets to coat them well. Allow the salmon to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the glazed salmon to a serving plate. Garnish with sliced green onions for added freshness and a pop of color. Serve immediately with rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.9 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2883 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.0 g | ||
| Protein | 146.4 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 10% | |
*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.
