Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus-Herb Glaze

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright citrus and fresh herb glaze for a flavorful, healthy entrée. This seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, and black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 10 min Serves 4 International cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, and 1 minced garlic clove.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon from heat and pour the citrus-herb glaze into the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, spooning the glaze over the salmon to coat and warm it through.
  6. Step 6: Serve the salmon immediately with the glaze spooned over the top.

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