Seared Salmon with Orange Glaze
Elevate weeknight dinners with this irresistible Seared Salmon with Orange Glaze, a dish that combines savory and citrusy flavors in perfect harmony. Tender salmon fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, creating a crispy skin, and then bathed in a luscious orange glaze made with fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of garlic. The quick and flavorful glaze, thickened to a silky consistency, ensures every bite is bursting with tangy sweetness and umami depth. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy evenings yet impressive enough for dinner parties. Serve alongside fluffy rice or vibrant steamed vegetables for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal that’s sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving, until the skin is crispy and the fillet is mostly cooked through.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside on a plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, orange zest, and minced garlic.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and pour in the orange juice mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering orange glaze and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until the salmon is heated through and coated in the glaze.
Serve the seared salmon immediately, drizzled with extra orange glaze. Pair with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3485 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.7 g | ||
| Protein | 144.8 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 355 mg | 8% | |
*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.
