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Orange Glazed Salmon

Savory Orange Glazed Salmon in Just 15 Minutes!

This quick and easy Orange Glazed Salmon is a must-try for a delicious family dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon butter can substitute with olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice from 1 orange
  • 2 tablespoons honey can use maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce opt for low-sodium if desired
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
For the Salmon
  • 1 pound salmon fillets wild-caught Pacific recommended
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling.
  2. Season 1 pound of salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place skin-side up in the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque and flaky.
  4. Remove salmon from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
  5. Whisk together ½ cup of orange juice, 2 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  6. Pour the glaze mixture into the skillet and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring until slightly thickened.
  7. Return salmon to the skillet, coat with the glaze, and add fresh orange slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfectly cooked salmon should reach an internal temperature of 145°F.

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