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    Orange-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

    Updated: Aug 27, 2020 · Published: Feb 14, 2018 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Orange-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

    Looking for a quick and healthy dinner to put on the table tonight? Orange-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus is just what you need!

    We all have them: the days when absolutely nothing gets done on schedule. Your alarm doesn't go off, you can't find your car keys, a one-hour meeting turns into a two-hour meeting, you get stuck in traffic... before you know it, it's almost dinnertime and you're starving.

    But you really, really don't want to order a pizza or take-out. You want a healthy, satisfying meal filled with nutritious sources of protein, carbs, and fat that won't leave you feeling weighed down.

    You could call this Orange-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus recipe "healthy fast food." It's done in under 25 minutes and is loaded with nutritious Omega-3s (from the salmon) and Vitamin K (from the asparagus) among other valuable nutrients. It has plenty of healthy fat to keep you satisfied, and the generous serving of asparagus will help boost your green veggie intake for the day.

    The orange glaze on this salmon is made from a small amount of orange juice (3 tbsp) and honey (2 tsp) that lends a wonderful orange-y, sweet flavor without weighing it down with a lot of added sugar like some orange glazes. It's just sweet enough without being overly sweet.

    salmon plated over asparagus on white square plate

    Why Use Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon in This Orange-Glazed Salmon Recipe?

    This recipe calls for four 6oz. salmon fillets, and I highly recommend wild-caught Alaskan salmon. Yes, it's true that wild-caught Alaskan salmon is more expensive than farmed salmon, but I believe the quality is superior. If it's in your budget, wild-caught Alaskan salmon is worth the added expense. (Fun fact: Alaska accounts for 90% of the wild-caught salmon out there!)

    A few reasons to choose wild-caught Alaskan salmon:

    • It's completely natural. It doesn't have any added dyes (sometimes dye is added to farmed salmon to make the color brighter!), preservatives, or other additives.
    • They consume a natural diet. Unlike grain-fed farmed salmon, wild-caught salmon eat an entirely natural diet.
    • They're healthier. Wild-caught salmon aren't kept in small pens where disease can spread easily. Farmed salmon are often given antibiotics to keep them "healthy."

    If you can, go for wild-caught salmon.

    salmon plated over asparagus on white square plate

    How to Make Orange-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus - Step by Step

    You can make this orange-glazed salmon recipe in just four easy steps:

    Step #1: Preheat oven to 400°F  Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat (I highly recommend a [easyazon_link identifier="B00008T960" locale="US" tag="allshecooksblog-20"]Silpat® baking mat[/easyazon_link].)

    Step #2: Whisk together orange juice, honey, olive oil, [easyazon_link identifier="B01IPE1FM4" locale="US" tag="allshecooksblog-20"]balsamic vinegar[/easyazon_link], and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and brush the mixture over the salmon fillets.

    Step #3: To the same bowl you prepared the orange juice mixture, add the asparagus. Toss to combine, and again season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Step #4: On the baking sheet, arrange salmon fillets and asparagus in a single layer. Place in pre-heated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes. Salmon should be flaky and the asparagus will develop a bit of color. Be careful not to overcook the salmon.

    Serve immediately. Enjoy!

    salmon plated over asparagus on white square plate

    A Few More Easy Salmon Recipes Like Orange-Glazed Salmon

    If you're looking for more salmon recipes, try a few of these:

    • Lemon and Dill Salmon Recipe (Perfect for Summer)
    • Blackened Salmon with Fruit Salsa
    • Citrusy Baked Orange Roughy in Foil Packets -Foil Packet Cooking Method (this recipe is written with orange roughy, but you can substitute salmon)

    Recipe

    salmon plated over asparagus on white square plate

    Orange-Glazed Salmon with Asparagus

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    This is a wonderful one-pan dinner ready in under 25 minutes!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 18 minutes mins
    Total Time 23 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Main dishes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 253 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 6- ounce salmon filets preferably wild-caught Alaskan
    • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1 ½ pound asparagus tough end removed
    • Sea salt to taste
    • Black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Place the salmon skin-side down in the center of the baking sheet, then set the baking sheet aside.
    • Whisk together orange juice, honey, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and brush over salmon fillets. (You will still have some of the mixture remaining.)
    • Add asparagus to the same bowl. Gently toss to coat the asparagus with the remaining orange juice mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Place asparagus and salmon in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the salmon is flaky and the asparagus has developed a bit of color. (Be careful not to overcook the salmon!)
    • Remove from oven and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 725mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1340IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 4mg
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    1. Bev

      October 25, 2020 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      It was very good and elegant. Everyone loved it

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