Orange Glazed Salmon

Orange Glazed Salmon

from deliciouslittlebites.com

Orange Glazed Salmon is a quick and easy, family-friendly dinner recipe. This sweet and savory seafood dish requires just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound salmon fillets
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup orange juice ((fresh squeezed from 1 approximately 1 orange))
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch ((whisked with 1 teaspoon water, optional for a thicker glaze))

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the butter or olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high.

  2. 2

    Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and add to the pan, skin side up. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown on top. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches an internal temp 145°F on a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest portion.

  3. 3

    Remove from the skillet to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Return the skillet to the stove top and lower the heat to medium.

  4. 4

    Whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic and cornstarch slurry, if using.

  5. 5

    Add to the same skillet that you cooked the salmon in and cook until hot. The mixture will thicken in about 30-60 seconds if using cornstarch.

  6. 6

    Return the salmon to the pan and coat with the sauce. Add additional orange slices, if desired.