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!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper, and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic to prepare the glaze.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(945.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1738.2

Total Fat 104.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 272.2mg	0%
Sodium 2883.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 45.0g
Protein 146.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 47.8mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 453.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 33.4%

Carbs: 12.7%