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Orange Glazed Salmon

Zesty Orange Glazed Salmon: Quick, Easy, Family-Friendly Delight

Prepare a delicious Orange Glazed Salmon in just 15 minutes with five ingredients for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Fresh, high-quality salmon
For the Orange Glaze
  • 0.5 cup Orange Juice Fresh-squeezed from one orange
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Substitute with maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional, for thickening the glaze
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Or use olive oil for healthier option
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once bubbling, add salmon fillets.
  3. Cook skin-side up for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until 145°F.
  4. Remove salmon, reduce heat, and whisk orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and garlic in the skillet. Add cornstarch if desired.
  5. Return salmon to the skillet, coat in the glaze, and cook for 1 more minute.
  6. Plate salmon and garnish with parsley. Serve warm with steamed vegetables or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh salmon and don't skip on seasoning for the best flavor. Adjust the glaze thickness as preferred.

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