Description
Succulent orange glazed salmon emerges as a culinary masterpiece that blends zesty citrus with delicate fish. Perfectly balanced flavors dance across your palate, creating a memorable dining experience that elevates seafood to an art form.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound salmon fillets
Seasonings and Spices:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Glaze and Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed from approximately 1 orange)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
Thickening Agent (optional):
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (whisked with 1 teaspoon water)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high flame, allowing butter to melt completely and create a smooth, glistening cooking surface.
- Delicately season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, ensuring an even coating across the entire surface.
- Position salmon skin-side up in the heated skillet, allowing the bottom to caramelize to a rich golden hue for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gently rotate the fillets, continuing to cook until the salmon achieves a perfect opaque center and reaches the ideal internal temperature of 145°F.
- Transfer cooked salmon to a holding plate, loosely covering with aluminum foil to preserve warmth and moisture.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium and prepare the vibrant orange glaze by whisking together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the glaze mixture into the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce transforms into a slightly thickened, glossy consistency.
- Carefully return salmon fillets to the pan, thoroughly coating each piece with the tangy orange glaze.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh orange slices to enhance visual appeal and add a bright citrus accent.
- Present the glazed salmon immediately, drizzling any remaining sauce from the pan and accompanying with complementary side dishes like steamed vegetables or fluffy rice.
Notes
- Master the art of quick searing by ensuring the skillet is scorching hot before introducing salmon.
- Use a high smoke point oil to prevent burning and achieve that perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Rest salmon briefly after cooking to lock in succulent juices and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg