Description
This Orange Glazed Salmon recipe is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The succulent salmon is pan-seared to perfection and then coated with a luscious orange glaze that is both tangy and rich.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Orange Glazed Salmon:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed from approximately 1 orange)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (whisked with 1 teaspoon water, optional for a thicker glaze)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook Salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Cook in the skillet, skin side up, for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Make Glaze: In the same skillet, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch slurry. Cook until hot and thickened.
- Coat Salmon: Return cooked salmon to the skillet and coat with the orange glaze. Add orange slices if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze-like sauce, use the optional cornstarch slurry. For a thinner sauce, omit the slurry.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
