Pan-Seared Salmon with Horoscopes-Inspired Citrus Glaze

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A vibrant pan-seared salmon dish featuring a bright, tangy citrus glaze inspired by the daily energy shifts in horoscopes. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, orange juice 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 and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then place salmon fillets skin-side down. Sear for 4-5 minutes until edges are crispy and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for another 3 minutes until just cooked through but still moist.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon and set aside; reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (if using). Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return salmon to the skillet, spoon the citrus glaze over each fillet, and cook for an additional 1 minute to combine flavors.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining glaze over salmon.

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