Orange glazed salmon is an easy dinner you can make in under 30 minutes. Salmon fillets are cooked with a simple citrus glaze made with fresh orange juice, garlic, and honey for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. It’s a healthy salmon recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, you can serve it with herb rice, crunchy cabbage salad or our favorite oven roasted sweet potatoes.

 

Salmon is always a go-to for our family dinners since it’s quick to cook and so versatile. When the weather is warmer, you can find me cooking salmon on the grill , air fryer, and in fall I usually make my sheet pan salmon with pomegranate salsa or this delicious 20-minute orange glazed salmon.

This is such a simple recipe with so much flavor, and it’s made with just a few fresh ingredients you probably already have on hand. The sweet and tangy orange glaze pairs well with the salmon, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or even a special occasion meal.

A Delicious Salmon Recipe

If you have never tried salmon with a sweet and tangy glaze, now is the time! This dish is inspired by my pan seared salmon recipe, which gives you perfectly cooked fish that’s crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. We love this delicious salmon recipe because: 

• It comes together in less than 20 minutes. 
• The salmon is perfectly seared on the outside and is tender on the inside. 
• This crispy glazed salmon has such bright flavor thanks to the tasty homemade orange glaze. 
• It’s made with fresh ingredients which makes this dish the perfect dinner! 

Ingredients

• Salmon: You can use any kind of salmon including king or coho. If using frozen salmon, make sure to completely thaw it in the fridge before cooking.
• Citrus: I used a combination of lemon, Navel and Cara Cara oranges. This combination will give you a slightly sweet and tangy glaze for the salmon.
• Soy sauce: Leave out the salt since we are using soy sauce.
• Garlic: A few cloves of garlic adds a lot of flavor to the glaze.
• Honey: It balances the flavors of the glaze and will make it smooth and glossy.
• Cornstarch: To slightly thicken the sauce.

How To Make Orange Glazed Salmon

Sear the salmon: Make sure the salmon is at room temperature and not very cold. This will help the salmon cook quicker and more evenly. Generously sprinkle salt on salmon fillets. Heat a non stick pan or a well seasoned cast iron skillet over medium high heat.

Heat some oil in a pan over medium high heat. Once the oil is shimmery, place the salmon fillets, skin side up in the pan and sear for about 3 minutes on medium high until a golden crust forms. Flip and sear for another 4 minutes until the skin is crispy and the sides are opaque. 

Make the glaze: Mix orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, honey, red pepper flakes cornstarch and water in a saucepan and bring it to simmer. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes until it starts to thicken. Once it has the consistency of syrup, turn the heat off and set it aside. 

Final cooking: Pour the glaze over seared salmon fillet and cook for another two minutes. Spoon the glaze over the salmon for it to absorb the flavors.  

Can I bake the salmon for this recipe? 

To make baked glazed salmon recipe, preheat the oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Coat the baking sheet with non stick spray and place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet. Prepare the glaze as mentioned in the recipe card and brush the salmon fillets with half of the glaze. 

Season the fillets with salt and pepper and bake in the oven for about 15-25 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets. Once the salmon fillets are baked, brush the remaining glaze on them and serve immediately. 

Serving Suggestions

This glaze salmon makes a wonderful weeknight dinner. We love serving this orange glazed salmon with some instant pot white rice and roasted butternut squash or lemon garlic oven roasted brussel sprouts.

This salmon recipe also goes quite well with any kind of salad such as homemade potato salad or Mediterranean salad. 

What to do with the leftovers?

Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can turn the leftovers into a tasty glazed salmon salad with some greens, tomatoes and avocados. Or make yourself a delicious salmon sandwich with whole wheat or sourdough bread, some zhoug, arugula and avocado. If you have a lot of leftovers, you can also turn them into these incredibly delicious salmon patties that everyone loves (leave out the olives). 

Can I freeze the leftovers? I don’t recommend freezing glazed salmon since it might lose its texture and flavor. However, cooked salmon keeps well in the fridge if properly stored for about 3 days and there are many ways to use it up. 

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