Description
Orange Glazed Salmon is a quick, healthy dinner featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a sweet and citrusy orange glaze with garlic, honey, tamari, and fresh thyme. Ready in just 25 minutes, this flavorful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), preferably Alaskan sockeye or coho
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot flour
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preferred doneness.
- While the salmon cooks, mix the arrowroot flour and water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry. Set aside.
- Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the orange juice, honey, tamari, chopped thyme, and arrowroot slurry. Whisk continuously for 1–2 minutes, until the glaze begins to thicken.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the orange glaze over each fillet until coated.
- Serve immediately with your favorite vegetables, rice, or another preferred side.
Notes
- A well-seasoned cast-iron skillet helps prevent the salmon from sticking.
- The orange glaze will continue to thicken as it cools. Avoid cooking it for too long if it is already at your desired consistency.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option, and check that all other ingredients are certified gluten-free if needed.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind that tamari adds saltiness to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American