Zesty Citrus-Glazed Salmon Fillets

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Flaky salmon with a vibrant citrus glaze that caramelizes beautifully. Served with roasted asparagus for a complete, nutrient-packed meal. This Pacific Northwest-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, orange, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 2, 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 oz salmon fillets
• 1 large orange
• 1 large lemon
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 8 oz asparagus
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 oz salmon fillets dry and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Zest and juice 1 large orange and 1 large lemon into a small bowl. Whisk in 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
3. Step 3: Brush the citrus-honey glaze evenly over the salmon fillets. Toss 8 oz trimmed asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then arrange around the salmon on the baking sheet.
4. Step 4: Bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the edges are slightly caramelized. Drizzle with any remaining glaze before serving.