Zesty Orange Glazed Salmon Ready in 25 Minutes

Delight your taste buds with this easy Orange Glazed Salmon recipe—ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for any dinner occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 340

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

4 fillets Fresh Atlantic or sockeye salmon for best juicy flavor
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper
2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing

For the Glaze

1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated)

To Thicken the Glaze

1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with water

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon Orange Zest

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes.
Flip the fillets and cook for another 4 minutes until opaque.
In the same skillet, combine fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Simmer the sauce over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and stir until it thickens.
Drizzle the glaze over salmon and cook together for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Plate the salmon and pour any remaining glaze over it.
Garnish with chopped parsley and orange zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best experience, enjoy your Orange Glazed Salmon straight from the skillet while it’s piping hot.

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