Description
Pan Fried Orange Salmon is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the zesty citrus taste of orange with tender pan-fried salmon cubes. The sauce is sweet, tangy, and savory, making it a perfect complement to the rich salmon. Serve over a bed of rice and steamed broccoli for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4, 6 ounce salmon fillets (cut into cubes with or without skin)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
For the Orange Sauce:
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2–3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1–2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups cooked broccoli
Instructions
- Whisk sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients except cornstarch in a medium bowl.
- Marinate salmon: Add salmon cubes to the sauce and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Sauté: In a pan, sauté minced garlic, grated ginger, and oil over medium/low heat for about 2 minutes.
- Cook salmon: Cook marinated salmon cubes on each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Thicken sauce: In a small saucepan, simmer the remaining sauce and cornstarch mixture until thick.
- Add sauce to salmon: Combine most of the sauce with the cooked salmon and simmer briefly to meld flavors.
- Broil: Optionally broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Serve: Serve over rice and broccoli, drizzle with the remaining sauce, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Broiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pan Fried Orange Salmon, Salmon Recipe, Asian Salmon, Orange Glazed Salmon
