Perhaps it’s from living in the Pacific Northwest, but my favorite type of fish is salmon. My usual go to salmon dish is this one, smothered in dill and lemon juice. However sometimes, I’m in the mood for something with a little extra glaze. And that is where this salmon recipe comes in. This Honey-Orange Glazed Salmon is seriously addicting.
It is sweet and spicy, and the glaze is made out of only 4 ingredients. I love it when you can make a flavorful meal with so few ingredients! It makes it easier to make it over and over and over again. Which seriously, I have made this at least 6 times in the last couple months. At least. The beauty of this dish comes from reducing the glaze prior to putting it on the fish. By doing that, it concentrates all the flavors and helps them mix and mingle before coating the salmon.
I love serving this salmon alongside these Moroccan roasted carrots and lentils. They make such a beautiful pairing.
If you aren’t a spice fan, you can use a little less red chili, but really, with the sweetness of the orange juice and honey, I wouldn’t call this a “spicy” dish at all. What sort of quick weeknight salmon dinners are you cooking up? Let me know if you give this Honey-Orange Glazed Salmon a try!
Honey-Orange Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh salmon
- 1/2 Cup Fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 small Garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp. Red chili flakes
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. Honey
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking dish with foil. Place salmon on baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, add the orange juice, garlic, chili flakes and honey. Heat over medium high heat for about 7 minutes stirring frequently, until reduced and the mixture has thickened.
- Carefully pour about 3/4 of the glaze over the salmon. Put in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the internal temperature is about 135 degrees F.
- Remove from oven, top with remaining glaze, and then broil for 2-3 minutes until internal temperature is 145 degrees F.
