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Garlic Orange Seared Salmon

January 3, 2018 by Mahy, Updated March 23, 2022 4 Comments

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Garlic Orange Salmon

Want to learn how to cook perfect pan-seared salmon every time? Try my easy recipe for Orange Seared Salmon. All you need is 15 minutes and a few ingredients.

two Garlic Orange Pan-Seared Salmon fillets on a blue plate with a side salad

More easy, light and fresh recipes for the New Year! This Garlic Orange Seared Salmon recipe is one I whip up even when I’m on vacation and away from my kitchen. It’s that simple. It’s that flavorful. And that delicious! 

Why this pan-seared salmon recipe works: 

All you need for this orange seared salmon are a few ingredients, a skillet and 15 minutes.

You’ll be quite surprised how easy it is to cook succulent salmon on the stove top—so grab your garlic, oranges, salmon and let’s do this!

two Garlic Orange Pan-Seared Salmon fillets with a side salad

Since I have little ones, I never go on vacation unless I know I’m staying at a place where I have a full kitchen, washer/dryer, etc.

Because you know what, I’m on vacation to have fun and not to struggle with them being uncomfortable.

So that’s why it’s not totally unusual for me to cook while I’m away. It may be totally crazy, I agree (in case you’re thinking otherwise), but not unusual.

fresh orange juice being drizzled on top of two pan-seared salmon fillets

Here’s the deal with seared salmon, it’s deliciously succulent and you have so much control over how you prefer your salmon to be cooked.

Some prefer a touch of pink on the inside, while others prefer a full totally cooked through fillet. Either way, it’s in your hands.

One of my very first recipes on the blog was this Seared Salmon with Blue Cheese recipe and it was a HIT. As unusual as that combination sounds, it’s OH SO GOOD!!

a fork breaking of a small piece of pan-seared salmon fillet with garlic and orange

How to make Orange Seared Salmon:

First of all, you’ll season the salmon (salt, pepper basically, and maybe a touch of brown sugar if you prefer) and sear the salmon in a hot skillet with olive oil.

After searing the salmon fillets for 2-3 minutes, you’ll flip them and add in the garlic and fresh thyme. Sauté them around the salmon.

Squeeze some orange juice, cover the skillet and let the garlic-orange seared salmon cook to the level you prefer.

Once your seared salmon is ready, serve over a salad dressed with an amazing bright orange dressing ( I used the same one I did with these easy Winter Goodness Bowls).

Finally, squeeze an extra bit of fresh orange juice right over the salmon and enjoy!! Easy delicious dinner dreams are made of this orange seared salmon!! 

side view of two pan-seared Garlic Orange Salmon fillets on a blue plate with a side salad

Tips for success: 

  • Make sure your pan is well preheated before adding the fish fillets.
  • Cook the salmon for 3 minutes per side for medium, longer if you want it cooked through all the way.
  • Cooking times depend on the thickness of your salmon fillets. When fillet turns a light pink color about 1/2 of the way through, flip it. If your salmon is sticking to the pan, let it fry for another minute.

MORE RECIPES WITH SALMON

  • Salmon Salad With Sweet Dill Dressing
  • Grilled Salmon Power Blend Nourish Bowls
  • Fruity Non Alcoholic Sangria and Orange Salmon Bites Party
  • Baked Salmon With Greek Dressing
Garlic Orange Seared Salmon. Easy Salmon dinners and tips for cooking perfect salmon on the stovetop every single time!
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Garlic Orange Seared Salmon

Want to learn how to cook perfect pan-seared salmon every time? Try my easy recipe for Orange Seared Salmon. All you need in 15 minutes and a few ingredients.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword orange salmon, pan-fried salmon with orange, seared salmon fillets
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 298 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets skin on or skinless depending on your taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 -6 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves removed
  • Juice of 1 orange about 1/4 cup
  • Extra orange juice for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat.

  2. Season the salmon with salt, pepper and brown sugar evenly on both sides.
  3. Sear the salmon when the skillet is hot, for about 2-3 minutes. Right before flipping the salmon, add in the garlic and thyme. Flip the salmon fillets and sauté the garlic for a minute around the salmon fillets.

  4. Add in the orange juice, drop the heat to medium and cover the skillet for 5-7 minutes—depending on how well done you prefer your salmon fillets to be.
  5. Serve the orange seared salmon with a side salad and orange dressing.

Recipe Notes

  • Make sure your pan is well preheated before adding the fish fillets.
  • Cook the salmon for 3 minutes per side for medium, longer if you want it cooked through all the way.
  • Cooking times depend on the thickness of your salmon fillets. When fillet turns a light pink color about 1/2 of the way through, flip it. If your salmon is sticking to the pan, let it fry for another minute. 
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Orange Seared Salmon
Amount Per Serving (1 fillet)
Calories 298 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 93mg31%
Sodium 366mg16%
Potassium 892mg25%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 140IU3%
Vitamin C 17.9mg22%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Cheese Curd In Paradise

    December 3, 2018 at 11:16 am

    5 stars
    I love garlic and orange and cooking salmon in the pan gives the most wonderful crust that is packed with flavor! I also love the brown sugar notes.

    Reply
  2. Byron E Thomas

    December 3, 2018 at 7:29 am

    5 stars
    Mmmmm – salmon! Everything about this recipe screams delicious. I have never added brown sugar to any of my sauces for fish though. I’m very intrigued!!

    Reply
  3. Tracy

    December 2, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing. And it really was only 15 minutes, so fast and easy. The garlic with the orange is so so good. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      December 3, 2018 at 9:33 am

      Thanks so much Tracy!! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply

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