SWEET ORANGE GLAZED SALMON with BASMATI RICE AND VEGETABLES

Craving a dish that's both refreshing and satisfying? This Sweet Orange Glazed Salmon is the perfect blend of bright citrus flavors and savory goodness. This recipe has quickly become a family favorite, with its irresistible glaze that my kids can’t get enough of! Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress.

The best part? It’s incredibly versatile. You can tweak the recipe to suit your taste buds—add a little more salmon if you want leftovers, or adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the glaze to make it your own. I love using fresh salmon fillets from our local seafood market because they’re high quality and so easy to work with, no bones to worry about, just pure, flaky deliciousness.

Here is the full recipe—trust me, this is one you’ll want to add to your regular rotation!

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Sweet Orange Glazed Salmon with Basmati Rice and Vegetables

Ingredients:

SALMON

• 3-4 4 Salmon Fillets about 5-6 ounces each

• Salt & Pepper to taste

• Olive Oil (drizzle to coat the pan)

ORANGE GLAZE

• 1-2 tbs Orange Zest

• 3/4 Cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice from about 2 Large Oranges

• 1/4 Cup or 4 tbs Honey

• 3-4 tbs Soy Sauce (more or less to taste)

• 3 Cloves Garlic Mashed or Minced

• 1 tsp corn starch mixed with one tablespoon of water for thickening (Optional)

RICE

• Basmati Rice (package instructions based on serving size)

• 2 tbs butter

• salt to taste

Vegetables

• 1/2 bag of broccoli florets (you can use the whole bag)

• 1 Large Zucchini

• Olive Oil (enough to coat the pan)

• Water (about 1-2 oz)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: SEE THE RECIPE VIDEO BELOW FOR A VISUAL

1. Step 1 - Rice

• Add rice and cook the rice based off package instructions

2. Step 2 - Vegetables

• Slice the Zucchini

• Heat olive oil in a pan

• Add Zucchini and Broccoli to pan with a little water

• Cover and cook on medium heat until desired doneness. (make sure to stir throughout so the veggies don't stick to the bottom of the pan)

3. Step 3 - Salmon

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit

• Season salmon with salt and pepper

• Sear the Salmon- heat the olive oil in an oven safe skillet over med-high heat skin side up. Sear for 4-5 mins or until salmon is golden brown (make sure the pan is hot before adding salmon). Flip and sear the other side for about 3 mins. Set aside to add glaze.

4. Step 4 - Orange Glaze

• In a small sauce pan, combine all the orange glaze ingredients.

• Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.

• Reduce the heat and let it simmer, continually stirring until the glaze thickens to your desired consistency. (Note: if you like a thicker glaze, add the cornstarch mixture and mix until it thickens further)

5. Step 5 - Glaze and Bake the Salmon

• Pour the Orange Glaze over the seared salmon fillets

• Transfer the Skillet to the preheated oven

• Bake the Salmon for 10-15 mins until it is cooked through and flaky (the internal temperature of cooked salmon should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit)

COOKING TIPS:

Use Fresh Salmon Fillets

Don't overcook the salmon

Allow the salmon to rest for a few mins before serving

Prepare the glaze in advance for a faster dinner prep

Serve and Enjoy!

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