Simple Orange-Glazed Salmon

Name: Simple Orange-Glazed Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 600 g salmon fillet (skin-on, 4 pieces about 150g each); 1 pinch salt (divided); 1 pinch black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed, about 2 oranges); 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 tsp orange zest (from 1 orange); 1 tsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp green onion (sliced, for garnish)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Tender, flaky salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection and coated in a sticky, sweet-tangy orange glaze. This quick weeknight dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes like something from a restaurant.

PREP

10m

COOK

15m

SERVES

1 PIECE

395 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep · ~2 min
Pat the salmon dry and season.
1.Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels.
2.Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
mix · ~7 min
Make the orange glaze.
1.In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, orange zest, and rice vinegar.
2.Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3.Cook until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
4.Remove from heat and set aside.
TIPThe glaze thickens as it cools. If it becomes too thick, thin with a splash of water or orange juice.
fry · ~9 min
Sear the salmon fillets.
1.Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2.Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet.
3.Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
4.Flip carefully and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your liking and flakes easily with a fork.
TIPDon't move the salmon for the first 4 minutes — this is what gives you that crispy, golden skin.
mix · ~2 min
Glaze the salmon.
1.Reduce the heat under the skillet to low.
2.Pour the prepared orange glaze over the salmon fillets.
3.Spoon the glaze over the tops of the fillets continuously for 1 minute, letting it coat each piece evenly.
TIPKeep the heat low so the sugars in the glaze don't burn.
garnish · ~1 min
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.
Transfer the glazed salmon to plates, spoon any remaining glaze from the pan over the top, and scatter sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Pat the salmon extremely dry before seasoning to ensure the skin crisps up, not steams.
2
Use a nonstick skillet and resist moving the fillets for the first 4 minutes to get a golden, crackling skin.
3
Simmer the glaze until it coats the back of a spoon; it will continue thickening off the heat.
4
Keep the heat low when adding the glaze to the pan so the honey and sugar don't burn.
5
If the glaze becomes too thick after cooling, thin it with a splash of fresh orange juice or water.
6
Serve immediately after glazing — the glaze is stickiest and the salmon flakiest when fresh.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

spicy orange glazed salmon

Spicy orange-glazed salmon

Add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a minced bird's eye chili to the glaze while simmering for a sweet-heat kick that cuts the richness of the salmon.

low sodium

Low-sodium

Replace soy sauce with coconut aminos or low-sodium tamari to reduce the salt content while keeping the savory depth.

herb infused

Herb-infused

Stir 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves or finely chopped fresh dill into the glaze after cooking for an herby floral note that pairs beautifully with orange.

ginger orange