Orange Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

Discover how to make perfect Orange Teriyaki Salmon at home with this quick, easy recipe. Pan-seared salmon fillets are coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savory glaze garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a restaurant-quality meal.

Sweet & Savory Orange Teriyaki Salmon

If you are looking for a weeknight dinner that feels fancy without taking forever to make, this orange teriyaki salmon is a total game-changer. The glaze strikes the perfect balance between sweet citrus, rich soy sauce, and garlic, clinging to the crispy edges of pan-seared salmon fillets.

Prep & Cooking Overview

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 12 minutes

• Total Time: 22 minutes

• Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Glaze

• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)

• 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water)

For the Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, pat dry)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil

• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Garnish

• 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Make the Sauce

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. In a separate tiny bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water until dissolved, then stir it into the sauce mixture. Set aside.

2. Sear the Salmon

Season your salmon fillets on both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets in the pan (skin-side down first if using skin-on salmon). Sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until a rich, golden crust forms.

3. Flip and Glaze

Flip the salmon fillets over. Pour the prepared orange teriyaki sauce directly into the skillet around the fish. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

4. Thickening the Sauce

Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, spooning the bubbling glaze over the top of the salmon fillets continuously as it thickens into a glossy, sticky glaze. Remove the pan from heat as soon as the salmon reaches your preferred doneness and the sauce coats the back of a spoon.

5. Garnish and Serve

Transfer the fillets to serving plates, drizzle generously with extra glossy glaze from the pan, and finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions. Serve immediately over hot jasmine rice or alongside steamed vegetables.