Pan-Seared Salmon with Orange-Ginger Glaze

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Tender pan-seared salmon fillets finished with a bright orange and ginger glaze that balances sweet and zesty flavors. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 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: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crisp. Flip fillets and cook 3 more minutes until salmon is just cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Remove salmon to a plate and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Simmer the glaze for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return salmon to the pan, spoon glaze over the fillets, and cook for 1 minute to warm through.
  6. Step 6: Transfer salmon to serving plates and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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