Half-Orange, Half-Ginger Glazed Salmon

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

This pan-roasted salmon is finished with a vibrant half-orange, half-ginger glaze that brightens the rich fish with citrus and spice. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin on, salt, black pepper 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 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets, skin on
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 clove minced garlic

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 minced garlic clove.
5. Step 5: Pour the half-orange, half-ginger glaze over the salmon in the skillet and cook for 1-2 more minutes, spooning the sauce over the fillets until the glaze thickens and coats the salmon.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.