Half-and-Half Citrus Glazed Salmon with Sesame Seeds

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Pan-seared salmon glazed with a bright half orange and half lime citrus sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 2 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 2 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp. Flip and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Pour citrus glaze over salmon in skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, spooning glaze over the fish until thickened and sticky.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon to serving plates and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.