Description
This Orange Glazed Salmon recipe features tender, pan-seared salmon filets coated in a sweet and tangy orange glaze made from fresh orange juice, honey, tamari, and aromatic thyme. Perfectly balanced with garlic and thickened with arrowroot, this quick and flavorful dish takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Salmon and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets (Alaskan Sockeye or Coho)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Orange Glaze
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot flour
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then season both sides with salt and pepper evenly to taste.
- Cook the salmon: Heat the avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place the salmon filets skin-side down and cook each side for 3-4 minutes until nicely seared and cooked through.
- Make the arrowroot slurry: While the salmon is cooking, combine the arrowroot flour and water in a small bowl, stirring until fully dissolved. Set this slurry aside.
- Remove salmon: Once cooked, transfer the salmon filets to a plate and set aside to rest briefly.
- Prepare the glaze: Lower the pan heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add glaze ingredients: Pour in the fresh orange juice, honey, tamari, and freshly chopped thyme. Whisk in the arrowroot slurry, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly to a glaze-like consistency.
- Coat the salmon: Return the salmon filets to the pan and spoon the warm orange glaze generously over the top. Heat for 1 minute to meld flavors.
- Serve: Plate the glazed salmon immediately, spooning extra glaze from the pan over each serving for a bright and flavorful finish.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for a bright, natural citrus flavor; bottled juice may alter the taste.
- Arrowroot powder is a great thickening agent that creates a glossy glaze without cloudiness.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey based on your preference.
- To ensure even cooking, let the salmon come to room temperature before cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a wholesome meal.
