Orange Glazed Salmon is an easy meal with flakey, buttery fish fillets cooked to perfection and topped with sweet and tart citrus glaze.

For more easy and delicious Seafood, try my Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon and Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce recipes.

Sabrina’s Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe

Orange Glazed Salmon blends sweet, tart, and buttery flavors into one delicious and easy recipe. This recipe delivers quality taste and satisfaction in a short amount of cooking time. The citrusy glaze also tastes delicious drizzled over crisp vegetable sides like roasted asparagus, Sauteed Green Beans, or Sauteed Carrots. When picking out the best salmon, don’t forget to read my tips below.

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Ingredients

▢ 4 salmon filets , about 6 ounces each
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
▢ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
▢ 2 cloves garlic , minced
▢ 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary , minced
▢ 2 tablespoons honey
▢ 1/3 cup orange juice
▢ 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

Season the salmon filets with the salt and black pepper.
Using a large pan heat to medium high.
Add 1 tablespoon butter on medium high heat and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
Remove the salmon, add in the remaining butter, garlic, rosemary, honey and orange juice.
Cook for 2 minutes, stir in the orange zest.
Spoon over the salmon and serve immediately.

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Chef’s Note

When shopping for fresh salmon, there are a few signs you need to look for. The first is color- fresh salmon should have a bright pinkish color without any grayish or yellow discoloration. Second, fresh salmon will have a mild, not too fishy smell. If it smells too pungent, then the fish has gone bad. Lastly, gently press the raw fish to check its texture. It should be slightly firm and bounce back after you remove your finger.

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Can this be made ahead of time?

The salmon’s flavor and texture taste best when served fresh and warm. However, if you want to meal prep, you can cook it in advance and store the fillets in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also make the glaze ahead of time, but I recommend keeping the salmon and glaze stored in separate containers, and then reheating them to serve.

How to Store

Store: If you have any leftovers, don’t let it sit at room temperature for over 2 hours. You can seal the cooled fish in an airtight container and keep it fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat: Reheat leftover fish over medium heat on the stovetop or preheat the oven to 275°F. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and pop it in the oven for about 15 minutes until warmed through.
Freeze: For a longer storage option, seal cooled salmon in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. You can reheat from frozen in the oven or let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Alternative Cooking Techniques

Baked: You can prepare the filets for this recipe in a variety of ways. For an oven option, follow my recipe for Oven-Baked Salmon to cook the fish. Then, prepare the sweet orange glaze in a hot skillet and top off the baked salmon to serve.

Air fryer: To cook the salmon filets in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 400°F, and spray the air fryer basket with a coating of olive oil spray. Lay the fish fillet in a single layer in the air fryer basket with the salmon skin facing down. Cook for 7 minutes, then check the internal temperature and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes if needed. Make the glaze in a separate skillet, then brush the fillets with the orange glaze to serve.