November 16th, 2024
Recipes
Orange Glazed Salmon
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 20"
Crispy-edged salmon glazed in a delicious orange citrus sauce. This surprisingly easy and healthy 1-pan salmon dinner is ready in under 20 minutes! Perfect with a side of salad and rice.
How To MakeDiet Type: Paleo
Shopping List
- 2 (8 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 navel orange
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (or champagne vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (or sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon arrowroot starch (or corn starch)
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley or tarragon, for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Zest the orange and reserve 1 teaspoon of zest. Slice the zested orange(s) in half and squeeze out 1 tablespoons of the juice in a small bowl. Segment the remaining orange half with a knife, cutting off the peel and white pith from the orange. Segment the orange flesh into wedges, or cut it horizontally into rings. Set aside.
- Step 2: Rub the salmon fillets with a little oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water on the surface sizzles immediately. The initial heat of the pan will help create a nice crust. Add the salmon, skin side facing up. Cook for 4 minutes per side — try not to fiddle with the fish while it cooks. Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate. Note: A very thick piece of salmon may require a few more minutes to cook.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, stir together the the orange juice, orange zest, balsamic vinegar, honey or sugar, and optional tarragon. Set aside. In a separate small bowl, stir together the starch with 1/4 teaspoon cold water to make a slurry. Set aside.
- Step 5: Pour the olive oil into the pan where the salmon previously was. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds over medium heat. Pour in the orange juice mixture, then the the starch slurry. Continuously stir the sauce until it thickens, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the salmon back into the pan with the sauce until coated.
- Serve: Divide the salmon onto plates and pour some of the orange glaze over the the fillets. Top each fillet with a piece of segmented orange and the optional herbs. Enjoy.
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Orange Glazed Salmon
PT20M 2 (8 ounce) salmon fillets 1 navel orange 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (or champagne vinegar) 1/2 teaspoon honey (or sugar) 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon (optional) 1/4 teaspoon arrowroot starch (or corn starch) 1/2 garlic clove, minced salt and pepper, to taste fresh parsley or tarragon, for serving Gluten Free Paleo 4 Servings
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