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Orange Glazed Salmon

Orange glazed salmon is a citrusy sweet healthy salmon recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to make.  The perfect weeknight meal!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 361 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets (Alaskan Sockeye or Coho)
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 teaspoon thyme finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot flour
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

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  1. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel, then season with salt and pepper.  
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a pan on medium high heat. Add salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.
  3. While the salmon is cooking, make an arrowroot slurry by stirring together the arrowroot powder and water. Set aside. 
  4. Once the salmon is cooked, transfer to a plate.
  5. Turn the heat down to medium-low and sauté the minced garlic in the pan for 30 seconds. Add the orange juice, honey, tamari, thyme and arrowroot slurry. Whisk the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  6. Add the salmon back to pan and spoon glaze over salmon before serving. 

Notes

  • I recommend using a seasoned cast iron pan to ensure the salmon doesn't stick to the pan. 
  • The glaze will continue to thicken on its own during cooling process. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 361kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 578mg (24%) Potassium 926mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 166IU (3%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361

% Daily Value*

Calories 361kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 578mg 24%
Potassium 926mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 166IU 3%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.