Orange Glazed Salmon
Calories: 24
Adjust Servings Here: 3 servings
Description
This pan-seared salmon is coated in a light flour crust and finished with a rich, citrusy orange glaze infused with garlic, butter, honey, and capers. It is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant meal.
Ingredients
- 3 fillets (1 lb) Fresh Salmon
- ½ tsp Salt to taste
- ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- ¼ cup All-purpose flour (for coating)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (for pan-frying)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) Fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Capers
- 1 tsp Orange zest (optional for extra citrus flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon – Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Lightly coat each fillet with flour, shaking off any excess.3 fillets Fresh Salmon, ½ tsp Salt , ½ tsp Black pepper powder, ¼ cup All-purpose flour
- Pan-sear the salmon – Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down, and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.2 tbsp Olive oil
- Make the orange glaze – In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add lemon juice, orange juice, honey, and capers. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.2 tbsp Unsalted butter, 2 cloves Garlic, 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice, ½ cup Fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp Honey, 1 tbsp Capers, 1 tsp Orange zest
- Finish cooking the salmon – Return the seared salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the fillets. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce is glossy.
- Serve – Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and drizzle with extra sauce. Garnish with orange zest and fresh herbs if desired.
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