Orange-Glazed Salmon (30 Minutes) for a Quick Dinner Delight
A quick and delicious orange-glazed salmon recipe that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the salmon, skin-side down.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes, then flip the salmon.
- Pour the orange glaze over the salmon and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, basting with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg