Orange Glazed Salmon
This recipe for Orange Glazed Salmon features buttery, pan-seared filets finished with a sweet and savory orange, ginger, and honey glaze.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 24 ounces salmon, cut into 6 pieces
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- zest of 1 large orange
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free honey, or honey, if not low carb
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon liquid aminos
- 1 tablespoon scallions
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium and add in the olive oil.
- Add the salt and pepper to the 6 pieces of salmon, then place them in the hot skillet, skin side up.
- Sear for a few minutes, then carefully flip them over.
- Continue cooking until they are cooked through, then remove and set them aside.
- Add in the grated garlic and ginger, the sauté for about 15 seconds, making sure not to brown it or it will become bitter.
- Pour in the orange juice, zest, liquid aminos and the honey. Simmer and allow the mixture to reduce slightly, while stirring.
- Once almost thickened to your liking, add the salmon back in, skin side down. Spoon the orange sauce over the tops and allow to simmer just until heated through.
- Add in the chopped scallions and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Orange Glazed Salmon
Amount per Serving
Calories
241
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
24
g
48
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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