Description
This Orange Glazed Salmon is a quick, one-skillet dinner featuring tender, flaky salmon coated in a sweet and savory orange-honey soy glaze with fresh garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights but elegant enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
- 1 pound salmon fillets
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 teaspoon water (optional, for thicker glaze)
- Optional: fresh parsley, orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon skin-side up in the skillet.
- Cook 3–5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove salmon to a plate and tent with foil.
- Lower heat to medium. Whisk together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch slurry (if using).
- Pour sauce into the skillet and cook 30–60 seconds until slightly thickened.
- Return salmon to the skillet and spoon glaze over the top.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and orange slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Fresh orange juice gives the brightest flavor.
- Cornstarch is optional but creates a thicker, stickier glaze.
- Do not overcook salmon—remove from heat once it flakes easily.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet / Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg