Seared Salmon with Citrus-Soy Glaze Recipe

Name: Seared Salmon with Citrus-Soy Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage; 4 cups (packed) thinly sliced fresh spinach; 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips; 1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size strips; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil; 6 6-ounce salmon fillets; 1 teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
4 cups (packed) thinly sliced fresh spinach
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
6 6-ounce salmon fillets
1 teaspoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1
Toss first 4 ingredients in large bowl to combine.
2
Whisk vinegar, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and sesame oil in medium bowl.
3
Set vinaigrette aside.
4
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; add to pan.
6
Cook salmon until brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes.
7
Turn and cook until opaque in center, about 2 minutes longer.
8
Transfer salmon to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
9
Add ginger and garlic to same skillet.
10
Saute 1 minute over medium-high heat.
11
Add orange and lime juices and 1 teaspoon soy sauce; boil until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup glaze, about 3 minutes.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Rewhisk vinaigrette.
14
Add to vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
15
Divide equally among plates.
16
Place 1 salmon fillet atop vegetables on each plate.
17
Drizzle glaze over salmon and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage, 4 cups (packed) thinly sliced fresh spinach, 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips, 1 carrot, cut into matchstick-size strips, and more.

Yes, Seared Salmon with Citrus-Soy Glaze falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Seared Salmon with Citrus-Soy Glaze

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