Honey-Glazed Citrus Salmon with Garlic Zucchini Noodles

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Pan-seared salmon glazed with a honey-citrus sauce paired with tender zucchini noodles sautéed in garlic and olive oil for a light, flavorful meal. This quick recipe (low-carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin-on, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp honey until combined. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until skin is crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and pour the honey-citrus glaze over the fillets. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté garlic over medium heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 4 spiralized medium zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook, tossing gently, for 2-3 minutes until tender but still firm. Season with a pinch of salt.
  6. Step 6: Plate the zucchini noodles topped with a salmon fillet and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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