Prepare to elevate your dinner game with a restaurant-worthy dish that's surprisingly simple to make! This Pan Roasted Salmon with Blood Orange Sauce is not just a meal, it's a culinary experience that will transform your kitchen into a gourmet restaurant. Imagine perfectly crispy salmon with a vibrant, tangy-sweet sauce that will make your taste buds dance - and the best part? You can create this impressive dish in just 25 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 blood orange, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 2 salmon fillets, 1 blood orange (for juicing), 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for the pan-roasting process.
- In a small bowl, combine the juice of the blood orange, honey, and soy sauce. Whisk together until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is well combined. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to heat until it shimmers but does not smoke.
- Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Sear the salmon for about 4-5 minutes, without moving them, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Once the salmon is seared, gently flip the fillets over using a spatula. Pour the blood orange sauce over the fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes.
- To serve, plate the salmon fillets and drizzle any remaining blood orange sauce from the skillet over the top. Enjoy your pan roasted salmon with blood orange sauce!
Tips
- • Choose fresh, high-quality salmon fillets with vibrant color and minimal odor for the best results. • Use a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet for even heat distribution and perfect searing. • Make sure your pan is hot before adding salmon to achieve that golden, crispy skin. • Don't overcook the salmon - it should be slightly translucent in the center and flake easily. • For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like dill or thyme to the blood orange sauce. • Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after cooking to help retain its moisture and juiciness. • If blood oranges are out of season, you can substitute with regular oranges or a mix of orange and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 90mg
