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Pan-Fried Orange Salmon

Pan-Fried Orange Salmon – The Best Zesty Seafood Recipe (2025)

  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A flavorful pan-fried salmon dish with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect served over rice and broccoli.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4, 6 ounce salmon fillets cut into cubes (with or without skin)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

For the Sauce:

  • ¾ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2–3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1–2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For serving:

  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups cooked broccoli

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all sauce ingredients aside from the cornstarch in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the salmon cubes and marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger and oil to a pan and sauté over medium/low heat for about 2 minutes.
  4. Use tongs to add in the salmon cubes (save the sauce but don’t add to the pan) and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Meanwhile, add the remaining sauce to a small saucepan and bring to a very low boil.
  6. Whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add to the sauce.
  7. Simmer until thick, whisking occasionally.
  8. Once the salmon has cooked and the sauce is thick, add about 3/4 of the sauce to the salmon and let simmer for a few minutes to combine.
  9. You can serve exactly as is, or quickly broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes to crisp it up further.
  10. Assemble your bowls with a base of rice, then add your veggies, salmon and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute tamari with soy sauce. Broiling at the end enhances the texture beautifully.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: salmon, orange sauce, pan-fried, seafood, healthy dinner

Find it online: https://crystalrecipes.com/pan-fried-orange-salmon/