Description
This Salmon in Orange Sauce recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the richness of salmon with the zesty brightness of citrus. The orange glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish to perfectly cooked salmon fillets, making it a quick and flavorful main course option.
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets:
4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Seasoning:
salt and pepper to taste
Cooking:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter
Orange Sauce:
2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Garnish:
chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Salmon: Sear salmon in olive oil until crispy, then set aside.
- Make Orange Sauce: Sauté garlic, add orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, and mustard. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Finish Dish: Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over fillets, simmer briefly. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if preferred.
- For a more intense orange flavor, add a splash of orange liqueur or a few orange segments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
