Orange Glazed Salmon

Salmon is a wonderful fish whose trademark bright orange color, rich flavor and many nutrients make it a favorite among chefs from seaside village restaurants to fancy dining establishments. Its several varieties can be prepared in many ways and there could be tons of fish recipes that you can find in your cook book that tells you how to cook salmon. 

Here’s a simple, quick, delicious, and healthy meal of salmon, orange juice, and soy sauce. This recipe is adapted from Cooking Light 5 Ingredient 15 Minute Cookbook. If you’re an on-the-go person then learning quick and healthy food recipes like this is a big plus for you.

Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe

Cooking Time

15 min.

Difficulty Level

Easy

Ingredients

• 4 (4 oz.) salmon fillets (about 1 in. thick)
• Sea salt
• Pepper (freshly ground)
• Cooking spray
• 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• ½ teaspoon dark sesame oil  

Preparation Instructions

1. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
2. Spray oil in a large nonstick skillet and heat over high. Add the salmon and cook for 3 minutes on each side of the fish. Cover and cook 3 more minutes, or until salmon is cooked through. Remove from the skillet and place in the warming drawer of the oven.
3. Pour the soy sauce and juice in the same skillet and cook over high for 1 minute, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the pan. Add the oil. Serve with sauce over the salmon.