Orange Glazed Salmon

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Provided by Lauren Horton for the July 2022 issue of SouthwestNOW Magazine.

  • 1 lb. salmon, skin on
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Paprika, to taste
  • Onion powder, to taste
  • Adobo or other all-purpose seasoning, to taste
  • 2 navel oranges, juiced and zested (or 1 cup orange juice)
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • Garlic, to taste
  • 1 tsp. chili flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • Oil
  1. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, Adobo and half of the zest.
  2. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, orange juice, remaining zest, garlic, chili flakes and brown sugar; set aside.
  3. Add oil to the skillet. Once the skillet is heated to medium high, add the seasoned salmon, skin side down. Cook 5-10 minutes, or until half of the salmon is pink.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the salmon; continue to spoon the mixture over the salmon as the sauce thickens. Flip the salmon; cook until the rest of the salmon has turned pink and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
  5. Plate the salmon; top with sauce and additional orange zest.