Mandarin Ginger Glazed Salmon

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Flaky salmon fillets with a sweet-tangy glaze of mandarin oranges, ginger, and honey, served with steamed broccoli. This Asian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, mandarin oranges, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 412 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 412 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 1.5 lbs salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup drained mandarin oranges, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil until combined.
  3. Step 3: Brush half of the glaze evenly over the salmon fillets and reserve the rest.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  5. Step 5: Brush with reserved glaze and top with extra mandarin segments. Serve with steamed broccoli and lemon wedges.

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