Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
- Fresh herbs for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear salmon 3-4 minutes per side until a crust forms.
- Simmer orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, and stock until reduced to a glossy glaze.
- Spread a light layer of glaze on plates, place salmon on top, drizzle with remaining glaze, and garnish with herbs and lemon wedges. Serve with rice or quinoa.
Notes
- Tip: For extra ember flavor, finish under a broiler for 1-2 minutes.
- Can be served with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Meal-prep tip: Cook rice ahead and store the sauce separately until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Method: Pan-sear and simmer
- Cuisine: Modern Global
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 calories
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
