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orange glazed salmon

Orange Glazed Salmon

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This zesty Orange Glazed Salmon recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, and packed with flavor. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal but also great to serve up to guests.
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Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • Orange slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
    4 6-ounce salmon fillets, Salt and ground black pepper
    season salmon on a cutting board
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together. Set aside.
    1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon water
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium heat.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
    four salmon filets in a skillet
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    4 cloves garlic
  • Add the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and cornstarch mixture. Cook until thickened and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the rosemary and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
    ½ cup fresh orange juice, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
    orange glaze in a cast iron skillet
  • Return the salmon to the pan and spoon over the orange sauce. If needed, continue cooking for 1-2 minutes to cook the salmon through. Serve with orange slices and enjoy!
    Orange slices
    salmon cooking in a skillet

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Notes

Storage: Store salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Be sure to pat your salmon dry before cooking in the pan.
If keeping the skin on, cook the salmon skin side down first. It's much easier to slide a fish spatula under the salmon's skin than under its flesh

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 931mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg