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Orange Glazed Salmon

Savory Orange Glazed Salmon Ready in Just 15 Minutes

Quick and easy Orange Glazed Salmon is a perfect family-friendly dish that is gluten-free and ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, wild-caught Pacific salmon is ideal.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Butter Can be substituted with olive oil.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Glaze
  • 1 orange Orange Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can be replaced with maple syrup.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional, mix with water before adding.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding 1-2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them skin-side up in the hot skillet.
  3. Cook for 3-5 minutes until golden-brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until done.
  4. Remove salmon from skillet and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  5. In the same skillet, whisk together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch slurry.
  6. Heat the mixture until it begins to bubble, about 30-60 seconds.
  7. Return salmon to the skillet, coating with glaze, and let heat for another minute.
  8. Plate the salmon, optionally garnishing with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with your favorite sides for a delightful meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

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