Glazed Citrus Salmon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

Pan-seared salmon finished with a translucent citrus glaze that sparkles like ice crystals. This seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, orange juice, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes until crisp, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes until just cooked through.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
3. Step 3: Pour the citrus mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water until smooth, then stir this slurry into the skillet.
4. Step 4: Cook the glaze for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy, coating the salmon like ice crystals. Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.