Crispy Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe

5 from 4 votes

This is an easy orange glazed salmon recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Crispy pan seared salmon is cooked with a homemade orange glaze that sweet and tangy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

2 lb salmon fillets skin on
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup navel orange juice
1/2 cup cara cara orange juice
3 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic minced
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp corn starch
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Pat dry the salmon on both sides and liberally season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat.
Once the oil is shimmery, place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin side up and leave it untouched for about 4 minutes until a golden crust forms.
Flip and cook the salmon on the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes until the fillets are fully cooked and you're able to flake them using a fork.
Meanwhile, mix navel orange juice, cara cara orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, honey, red pepper flakes, cornstarch and water in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until it simmers and thickens. Once the consistency is like syrup, turn the heat off.
Once the salmon is almost cooked, pour the glaze into the pan and cook for another two minutes. Serve immediately.

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