Orange Glazed Salmon: A Quick, Healthy Dinner Idea!
A quick and healthy dinner idea featuring salmon glazed with a sweet and tangy orange sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, and minced garlic.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the salmon fillets, skin-side down.
- Pour the orange glaze over the salmon and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 5 minutes, basting with the glaze.
- Once cooked through, remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Make sure not to overcook the salmon to keep it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg