Orange Glazed Salmon

4.84 from 6 votes

Make this zesty Orange Glazed Salmon in less than 30 minutes. Cooked in a skillet on the stovetop, it has a golden-crisp texture and an addictive honey-orange glaze! it is packed with flavor and a quick and easy dinner recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

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
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 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.
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
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

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Notes

Pat your salmon dry before cooking in the pan. Extra moisture prevents the seasoning from sticking to the fillets.
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.
Add 1 tsp of harissa or to taste to add some spice.
Grate 1″ ginger and cook it with the garlic for added flavor.
If you want to use a different meat, I suggest using chicken. Use 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of salmon fillets. They may need longer to cook, so keep an eye on them. Chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
This salmon recipe is not gluten-free. For gluten-free orange glazed salmon, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
If you don’t like thick sauce, feel free to omit the cornstarch and follow the remaining recipe. You will end up with a thinner consistency.
Arrowroot flour is another substitution for cornflour.
Instead of fresh rosemary, use thyme or oregano.

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