Description
A delightful and flavorful recipe for Orange Glazed Salmon that combines the natural sweetness of orange juice and honey with savory tamari and garlic, creating a perfect glaze for pan-seared salmon fillets.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets (Alaskan Sockeye or Coho)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Glaze:
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot flour
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Make Glaze: Mix arrowroot powder and water to create a slurry.
- Finish Dish: Return salmon to the pan, coat with glaze, and serve.
Heat avocado oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Transfer cooked salmon to a plate. Sauté garlic in the pan for 30 seconds. Add orange juice, honey, tamari, thyme, and arrowroot slurry. Whisk until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg