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Mandarin Orange Glazed Salmon
This colorful and healthy Mandarin Orange Glazed Salmon takes only 20 minutes to make and is broiled to perfection to create a sticky, thick glaze on top and keep the salmon moist and flaky.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. salmon
- kosher salt
- zest and juice of 2 mandarin oranges or 1 large naval orange
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the salmon with kosher salt.
- OPTIONAL: for crispy salmon skin, sear skin-side down in a hot skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes, until browned and crispy, before proceeding.
- Place salmon skin-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange top oven rack close to the broiler.
- Mix all remaining ingredients (besides cilantro) in a small pot. Heat on stove top, whisking constantly, until sugar has melted and sauce is slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Brush some of the glaze on the top of the salmon.
- Broil salmon for 8-10 minutes, removing to brush more glaze on top every two minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork and glaze has developed a thick layer on top.
- Serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Notes
- Brown sugar creates a thick, sticky glaze, since it caramelizes well. Feel free to substitute it with a natural sweetener, such as honey or molasses, but be prepared for a thinner glaze on top.
- To make this gluten-free/grain-free compliant, be sure to use gluten-free soy sauce or liquid aminos.
- To make this paleo compliant, use honey instead of brown sugar and use liquid aminos instead of soy sauce.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
625mg
(26%)
Potassium
902mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
99IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 902mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.