Orange Glazed Salmon
Enjoy this quick and flavorful Orange Glazed Salmon recipe that’s perfect for weeknight meals! Try it today for a delicious dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon, skin-side up, for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and orange zest. Simmer over medium heat until flavors meld. For a thicker glaze, stir in mixed cornstarch.
- Pour the glaze over salmon in the skillet and transfer to the oven. Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let rest briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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