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Hot Honey Orange Salmon

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 14kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Hot Honey Orange Sauce Part 1

  • 1/2 cup of orange juice
  • 1/2 cup of low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsps of grand marnier liqueur
  • 1/2 cup of orange marmalade
  • 1 tbsp of cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp of smoked paprika
  • 2-3 tbsps of orange juice

Ingredients for the Hot Honey Orange Sauce Part 2

  • 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter
  • 1 large or 2 medium cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup of honey
  • 2-3 tbsps of your favorite hot sauce *I used Truff Hotter Sauce White Truffle Hot Sauce

Ingredients for Pan-Fried Salmon

  • 4-5 center-cut salmon filets about 1-inch thick
  • 2-3 tbsps of olive oil
  • sea salt or kosher salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black peppercorns to taste

Instructions

Directions for Hot Honey Orange Sauce Part 1

  • Add 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1/2 cup of low-sodium chicken broth, and 1/2 cup of orange marmalade in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
  • Add one tablespoon of cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 2-3 tablespoons of orange juice in a small bowl.
  • Mix with a fork or a small whisk to make a slurry.
  • Slowly add that mixture to the sauce in the saucepan and mix thoroughly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer.
  • Tip: As the sauce simmers, whisk continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  • The sauce should thicken nicely to coat the back of a spoon.

Directions for Hot Honey Orange Sauce Part 2

  • Add 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter, one large clove of minced garlic, 1/3 cup of local honey, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce.
  • I recommend adding one tablespoon of hot sauce and giving it a taste, then adding more if desired.
  • Stir the mixture until all ingredients are combined with the orange sauce (from part 1).
  • Taste and adjust flavors to suit your particular taste.
  • Turn off the heat and cover with a tight-fitting lid until ready to serve.
  • Spoon the sauce of the pan-fried salmon and serve.

How to fry salmon

  • Add salt and pepper to the salmon on both sides.
  • Allow the salmon to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cooking.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-low heat, and add the 2-3 tbsps of olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the salmon filets skin-side down.
  • Cook for 4-5 minutes, then use a spatula to turn them over gently.
  • Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  • Place the salmon on a serving plate and spoon over the Hot Honey Orange Sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.3mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg