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Orange Teriyaki Salmon

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Orange Teriyaki Salmon features tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy orange teriyaki sauce. The rich umami from soy sauce, balanced by fresh orange juice and rice wine vinegar, creates a perfectly seasoned dish. Quick and easy, this flavorful recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

2 salmon fillets, skin on

1 tablespoon oil

For the Sauce:

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (use low-sodium to avoid overly salty sauce)

⅛ cup water

2–3 tablespoons light brown sugar (adjust based on desired sweetness)

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water (for slurry)

For Garnish:

Green onions, chopped (optional)

Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the Salmon:
    Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set it aside.

  • Make the Sauce:
    In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, and orange juice. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer.

  • Thicken the Sauce:
    In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to make a slurry. Once the sauce is simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Stir constantly for about 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

  • Coat the Salmon:
    Return the cooked salmon fillets to the pan with the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the fillets, allowing the salmon to absorb the flavors as it simmers for an additional 1-2 minutes.

  • Garnish and Serve:
    Once the salmon is well-coated with sauce, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Notes

For a sweeter sauce, increase the brown sugar. If you prefer a more savory flavor, reduce the sugar and add extra soy sauce.

For a citrus twist, substitute the orange juice with lemon, lime, or grapefruit juice.

If you prefer skinless salmon, you can still follow the same cooking instructions, though the skin helps keep the salmon moist during cooking.

Find it online: https://familydinnercooking.com/orange-teriyaki-salmon/