Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus-Paprika Glaze

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A tender pan-seared salmon fillet glazed with a zesty citrus and smoked paprika sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, smoked paprika 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean 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 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and the skin releases easily.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon and cook for another 3 minutes until just opaque in the center.
  5. Step 5: Remove salmon to a plate and add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp honey to the pan. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and is fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the citrus-paprika glaze over the salmon and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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