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, 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 "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: 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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