Seven-Spice Honey Citrus Glazed Salmon
Oven-baked salmon fillets glazed with a honey citrus sauce spiced with a fragrant seven-spice blend, resulting in a moist and flavorful entrée. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs (6 oz each) 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp salt.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) skin-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush the salmon generously with 2 tbsp olive oil, then pour the prepared honey citrus spice glaze evenly over each fillet.
- Step 3: Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, basting once halfway through with the pan juices to keep them moist and flavorful. Serve immediately with a drizzle of remaining glaze.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Seven-Spice Honey Citrus Glazed Salmon take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Seven-Spice Honey Citrus Glazed Salmon?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Seven-Spice Honey Citrus Glazed Salmon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Seven-Spice Honey Citrus Glazed Salmon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Seven-Spice Honey Citrus Glazed Salmon?
Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
