Pan-Seared Salmon with Alexandria Citrus Glaze

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Crisp-skinned salmon fillets glazed with a bright and tangy citrus sauce inspired by the fresh flavors of Alexandria, Virginia. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, 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 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 American cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook 2 more minutes until just cooked through. Remove salmon to a plate and cover loosely.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp honey. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy. Spoon glaze over salmon fillets and serve immediately.

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