Written By: Jessica DeMay
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This Garlic Orange Glazed Salmon is easy, quick, and full of flavor! Fresh garlic, rosemary, and orange combine to create a delicious dinner that is Whole30, gluten free, and dairy free.
This salmon is such a great weeknight meal. It comes together so fast and means dinner can be on the table in under 20 minutes.
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Great for beginners
I have to admit that cooking fish is an area I don't feel super confident in, but I'm happy to say that this recipe is so easy that even a beginner can make it! I tested it a couple times to make sure I got times and measurements perfect- I am feeling a little better about fish now. So if you're feeling unsure about cooking fish, try this out and I think you'll have success.
The salmon bakes in the oven while the glaze is made on the stovetop. Once the salmon is done, remove from the oven and top with the sauce and it's ready to serve. 6-8 minutes is the perfect amount of time to cook the salmon- it was flaky and moist and almost too easy!
Tip for quick salmon
The freshness of the orange and rosemary pair perfectly with the garlic and make the most delicious glaze for the salmon. One important tip is to make sure you have your garlic and rosemary chopped because the recipe moves quick and it's best to have everything ready. I even zest and juice the orange before the salmon goes in the oven- it makes it so much easier. A citrus zester is the best tool for this and makes it so quick.
How to serve the salmon
This is great with some roasted or sautéed veggies, a baked potato, or a salad. If you tolerate grains, then rice or pasta pair amazing with it.
You'll love this orange glazed salmon and here are a few more seafood recipes to try:
- Air Fryer Dill Salmon
- Salmon Cake Waffles
- Paleo Fish Stew
- Crab Cake Waffles
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Orange Glazed Salmon
Author:Jessica DeMay
Prep Time:10 minutes minutes
Cook Time:11 minutes minutes
Servings:2 servings
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 wild caught Sockeye Salmon filets 10 oz total
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 2-3 cloves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- zest of 1 orange
- juice of 2 oranges about ⅓ cup
- 1 teaspoon tapioca starch
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425° and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
Salt each filet with ½ teaspoon of salt and bake 6-8 minutes.
While salmon is baking, combine ghee and garlic in a sauce pan over medium heat and cook for about 3 minutes.
Add the rosemary, orange zest, and orange juice. Cook for another 3 minutes.
Stir in the tapioca starch, making sure to mix well so no lumps remain. Stir until slightly thickened and then turn off the heat.
Remove salmon from the oven, plate and top with garlic orange sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 383kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 2g (1%)Protein: 34g (68%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 132mg (44%)Sodium: 1239mg (54%)Potassium: 856mg (24%)Fiber: 0.2g (1%)Sugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 98IU (2%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 32mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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Alexis says
This recipe is absolutely divine. The salmon turned out great and not over baked and the butter made it nice and juice and gave it that hint of flavor that wasn’t too strong. I had leftover butter sauce so I added it in to some wild rice that was cooking in chicken broth and omg was it fantastic, especially with the salmon. Would highly recommend
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Jessica DeMay says
Thank you, Alexis! So glad you love it!
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Lexi says
This is an absolutely fantastic recipe. There was extra sauce so I added the rest to some wild rice that I served with it and both were amazing. It's also a really simple recipe overall which is nice. Will definitely make this again.
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Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying it, Lexi! I'm so glad you like it!
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Amy says
My husband - who hates fish of any kind - asked me how soon I was making this again. The kids (ages 4 & 2) gobbled it up, too. I made it with some baked potatoes and bacon green beans and had dinner on the table in under an hour - on a weeknight, that's a win all around! It was also great leftover for lunch the next day, but I think only because it was covered in lots of the extra sauce.
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Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying it, Amy and I'm so glad it was enjoyed!
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Johanna says
I tried to make the sauce twice, and both times it didn't come together at all - the ghee separated from everything else with big clumpy wads of everything else. No idea what I did wrong! Salmon with butter and clumps of orange and garlic was still tasty though.
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Jessica DeMay says
Hi Johanna- thanks for trying my recipe and for the feedback. You are so kind in saying it was still tasty! I'm so sorry it didn't come together for you- how frustrating! I would suggest trying cassava flour in place of the tapioca flour next time. I always have good luck with that. I hope that helps!
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Kristy says
This is a great recipe!! I'be only enjoyed salmon a few different ways in the past, but this is definitly added to the short list! My toddlers (3 &1) also gobbled it up! Thank you!
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Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Kristy! Thanks for trying my recipe! I'm so glad you like it 🙂
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Suzy says
This was awesome! I made the mistake of giving a taste to my 18 month old and she ate half my plate. Thanks, so easy and delicious. We eat salmon at least once a week so this is a keeper.
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Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Suzy! I'm so glad you like it- and your daughter too 🙂 Thank for trying my recipe and for the great feedback!
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Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I was just taste testing a little orange salmon dish of my own Jessica! You beat me to it! This dish sounds perfect!
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Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mary Ann! I'm sure yours will be delicious- can't wait to see it.
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