Description
Delightful orange glazed salmon elevates seafood dinner with zesty citrus magic. Succulent fish meets tangy glaze, creating a restaurant-worthy meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Seasoning and Cooking Fat:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Orange Glaze Components:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup (85 grams) honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water (for cornstarch mixture, optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and generously season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers with warmth.
- Carefully place salmon fillets skin-side up into the hot skillet, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the fillets and sear the opposite side for an additional 2 minutes to lock in flavor and create a crisp exterior.
- In a separate saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and orange zest over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring periodically until the glaze transforms into a slightly thickened consistency.
- If a more substantial glaze is desired, whisk cornstarch with water and incorporate into the simmering sauce, stirring until it reaches the perfect viscosity.
- Generously drizzle the vibrant orange glaze over the seared salmon fillets directly in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon becomes perfectly tender and easily flakes with a gentle fork press.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes, letting the flavors meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality salmon fillets with vibrant color and firm texture for the best flavor and presentation.
- Use fresh orange juice and zest to enhance the citrusy notes and create a more aromatic glaze.
- Adjust cooking time based on salmon thickness to prevent overcooking and maintain a tender, moist texture.
- For a low-carb option, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or monk fruit syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg