Orange Glazed Salmon
Orange Glazed Salmon features tender salmon fillets with a fragrant, citrus-infused glaze made from fresh orange and lemon juice, rosemary, and honey. A touch of cornstarch thickens the sauce, creating a shiny, caramelized finish that beautifully coats the salmon. Perfect for a light, elegant meal with a pop of vibrant citrus flavor.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 6 oz skinless salmon fillets (1-inch thick),
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 2 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 5 tablespoon chicken broth divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large non-stick sauté pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon in the pan and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the salmon to a plate, keeping the oil in the pan.
- Add garlic and rosemary to the pan and sauté for 20 seconds. Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth and let it simmer until mostly reduced.
- Add orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey to the pan, stirring to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of chicken broth with cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan, season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, and bring it to a boil. Let it boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Return the salmon to the pan, and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Enjoy.