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Pan-seared salmon fillets glazed with a shiny orange teriyaki sauce and topped with sesame seeds

Orange Teriyaki Salmon

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hone y
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarc h
  • 1 tablespoon wate r
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions , sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry and set aside.
  • Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  • Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet around the salmon.
  • Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the salmon.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.