Crispy Honey Orange Glazed Salmon
This Crispy Honey Orange Glazed Salmon provides 5g protein and 168 calories per serving—a nutrient-dense side that pairs with higher-protein mains. Four quick-prep servings on the stovetop fit seamlessly into any meal prep rotation. Use this to add micronutrients and omega-3s without compromising your daily calorie target.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Unsalted Butter(10g)
- •Salmon
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Honey(45g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste)
- •Orange
Instructions
- 1Heat butter (or oil) in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side up for 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear for 2 minutes.
- 2Pour in the orange juice and allow to reduce to half the quantity (it takes about 1 minute to reduce down if your pan is hot enough). Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Move the salmon to the sides of the pan and add in the honey and soy sauce, stirring well to combine all of the flavours together.
- 3Bring to a simmer until reduced to a nice syrup (this takes about another 30 seconds to 1 minute), and move the salmon around in the sauce to evenly coat. Remove from heat once the salmon is cooked to your liking.
- 4Season with salt and pepper to your tastes. Drizzle with the sauce to serve. Best served over rice, noodles, steamed vegetables or with a salad.
Nutrition — Per Serving
168
calories
5g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 31g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6g
- Sodium
- 281 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
4 servings per batch · ~100g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crispy Honey Orange Glazed Salmon have per serving?
Each serving contains only 5g of protein with 168 calories, 6g fat, and 31g carbs—this is a side dish or appetizer, not a primary protein source. This recipe functions as a carbohydrate and flavor component rather than a standalone meal.
How long does Crispy Honey Orange Glazed Salmon take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 4 servings, making it fast to prepare when you need a glazed component to pair with separate protein sources. Active cooking time is minimal for a salmon dish.
Is Crispy Honey Orange Glazed Salmon good for muscle gain?
With only 5g protein per serving, this recipe does not function as a primary protein source for muscle-building goals and is better suited as a flavor-forward side to accompany high-protein mains. The 31g carbs are useful for post-workout carbohydrate refueling when paired appropriately.
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