Pan Fried Orange Salmon
This Pan Fried Orange Salmon recipe combines the rich flavors of salmon with the zest and sweetness of orange. It's a quick and healthy dish that is perfect for dinner and will definitely impress your family and guests.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 zester or grater optional
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon About 6 oz each.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- ½ cup orange juice Juice of 1 large orange.
- zest of 1 orange orange zest Optional.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- fresh parsley or green onions For garnish (optional).
Instructions
- Begin by patting the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin side down (if the fillets have skin). Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked halfway through.
- While the salmon is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic.
- Flip the salmon fillets over and pour the orange sauce over them in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Once done, remove the skillet from the heat and let the salmon rest for a minute. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
- Serve the salmon hot, drizzled with the pan sauce.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon in the orange sauce for about 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve with steamed vegetables or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.
This recipe can easily be doubled or halved depending on the number of servings needed.