Pan-Seared Salmon with Seattle-Inspired Citrus Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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A vibrant pan-seared salmon dish featuring a tangy citrus glaze reminiscent of Seattle’s fresh coastal flavors. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, fresh lemon 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: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp honey
2, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4 minutes without moving until edges are crispy.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3 minutes until just cooked through and slightly pink in the center.
Step 4: Remove salmon to a plate and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 6: Spoon the citrus glaze over the salmon fillets and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.