Pan-Seared Salmon with Orange-Basil Glaze and Wild Rice Pilaf

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Tender pan-seared salmon served with a vibrant orange and fresh basil glaze, paired with a nutty wild rice pilaf. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, skin on, orange juice, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup wild rice blend under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice with 2 cups chicken broth and 1 finely chopped shallot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Stir in 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds and fluff with a fork.
  2. Step 2: While rice cooks, combine 1/2 cup orange juice and 2 tbsp honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes until thickened slightly. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crisp and edges are opaque.
  4. Step 4: Flip salmon carefully and cook for 2-3 more minutes until just cooked through. Remove from heat and spoon the orange-basil glaze over each fillet.
  5. Step 5: Serve the glazed salmon atop wild rice pilaf, garnished with additional basil if desired.

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