Description
This easy Orange Glazed Salmon features tender, pan-seared salmon coated in a glossy sauce made with fresh orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Ready in about 20 minutes, it is perfect for busy weeknights and simple family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 pound salmon fillets, cut into 4 portions
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
- 1 teaspoon cold water, optional
- Orange slices, optional for garnish
- Sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or chopped parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Place the salmon in the skillet skin-side up. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
- Transfer the salmon to a plate and loosely cover it with foil. Reduce the skillet heat to medium.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- For a thicker glaze, whisk the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of cold water, then stir the slurry into the orange mixture.
- Pour the sauce into the same skillet. Cook while stirring for 30 to 60 seconds, or until hot and slightly thickened. Without cornstarch, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce the sauce.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the orange glaze over each fillet.
- Garnish with orange slices, green onions, sesame seeds, or parsley, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use salmon fillets of similar thickness so they cook evenly.
- Fresh orange juice provides the brightest flavor, but unsweetened bottled orange juice can work in a pinch.
- Low-sodium soy sauce may be used to reduce the sodium.
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce.
- If the glaze becomes too thick, stir in 1 tablespoon of orange juice or water.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the salmon, soy sauce, and portion size used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with glaze
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg