Citrus Glazed Salmon
Pan seared salmon seasoned and glazed with a sweet, spicy, citrusy glaze that you will love!
Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets (1-1 1/2 inch thick)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- a pinch of salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup fresh citrus juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat the salmon filets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper
- Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil into a medium skillet and place it over medium heat
- Once the skillet is very warm, place the seasoned salmon filets into the skillet, skin side up
- Cook until the underside is crisp and then flip and cook until the salmon is done to your liking (optimal temperature is 145 degrees) (additional notes above)
- Once the salmon is cooked through, transfer it to a plate and set it aside for now
- Keep the skillet over medium heat and add 1/4 cup of fresh citrus juice, 2 crushed cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (less if you prefer less heat)
- Whisk the sauce and bring to a simmer
- As soon as the sauce begins to simmer, add the filets back into the skillet and turn off the heat
- Spoon sauce over the filets and serve