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A quick and family-friendly salmon dish featuring a sweet and savory orange glaze, ready in about 15 minutes with just a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
  • 1 pound salmon fillets
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed from approximately 1 orange)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch whisked with 1 teaspoon water (optional, for thicker glaze)

Instructions

  1. Mince the garlic and squeeze orange juice to make 1/2 cup; optionally slice orange rounds for garnish.
  2. Check salmon fillets for pin bones and remove if present.
  3. Make a cornstarch slurry by whisking 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 teaspoon water if a thicker glaze is desired (optional).
  4. Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  6. Place salmon in the skillet skin side up; cook 3–5 minutes until top is golden, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F or salmon flakes opaque.
  7. Transfer salmon to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm; reduce skillet heat to medium.
  8. In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch slurry (if using) until smooth.
  9. Pour glaze into the hot skillet and cook until it warms and starts to thicken, about 30–60 seconds if using slurry.
  10. Return salmon to the skillet, spoon glaze over fillets; add orange slices if desired.
  11. (Optional oven method) Place fillets skin side down on a lined baking sheet, spoon glaze over, and bake at 400°F for 10–14 minutes depending on thickness.

Notes

For a thicker, stickier glaze, use the cornstarch slurry; omit it for a looser sauce., Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 2-3 days., Freeze cooked salmon up to 1 month; thaw overnight in fridge before reheating., Make the glaze ahead and store it separately in the fridge for up to 3 days; warm gently before use., Reheat leftovers in skillet with low heat and a splash of water or glaze for best texture, or use oven or microwave with care to avoid drying out.

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