Orange Glazed Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Orange Glazed Salmon
Description
This Orange Glazed Salmon recipe starts with seasoning salmon filets, then pan-searing them in avocado oil until both sides develop a crisp exterior. The pan is then used to create a glaze by sautéing garlic and combining orange juice, honey, tamari soy sauce, thyme, and arrowroot slurry to thicken.
The glaze imparts a citrus sweetness balanced by umami from tamari and aromatic thyme, coating the salmon with a shiny, flavorful sauce. Cooking salmon to medium doneness preserves its moist texture and flaky interior, while the glaze enhances the overall flavor profile.
Serve the salmon with the orange glaze spooned on top for a simple yet vibrant main dish. The recipe's use of arrowroot thickens the glaze quickly without overpowering the salmon's natural taste.
Using a well-seasoned cast iron pan helps prevent sticking and browning evenly. The glaze will thicken further as it cools, allowing for a richer coating.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon Alaskan Sockeye or Coho, filets
- 1 orange juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon thyme finely chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot flour
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry with a paper towel, then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the avocado oil in a pan on medium high heat. Add salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.
- While the salmon is cooking, make an arrowroot slurry by stirring together the arrowroot powder and water. Set aside.
- Once the salmon is cooked, transfer to a plate.
- 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.
- Add the salmon back to pan and spoon glaze over salmon before serving.
Notes
- Use a seasoned cast iron pan to prevent salmon from sticking and to achieve even searing.
- The orange glaze thickens further off heat; allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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