Pan Fried Orange Salmon
This Pan Fried Orange Salmon is a quick and delicious dish featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a zesty orange sauce. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 zester or grater
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon 6 ounces each
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 orange zest Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fresh cilantro or parsley Optional for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them.
- Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, honey, and soy sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the orange glaze over the top. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a balanced meal, serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
You can adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
Make sure to watch the salmon closely while cooking to prevent overcooking.