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Flavorful Zesty Orange Teriyaki Salmon Recipe Easy Homemade with Jasmine Rice

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A quick and easy salmon dish featuring a bright and tangy orange teriyaki sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners and casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed fresh orange juice
  • Orange zest from 1 medium orange
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 ½ cups (280 g) uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 ½ cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice with 1 ¾ cups (415 ml) water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until dissolved to make a slurry.
  4. Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in the hot pan. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy and salmon is about two-thirds cooked. Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Remove salmon and set aside.
  5. Pour the prepared orange teriyaki sauce into the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring continuously, until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  6. Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over fillets, and simmer together for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve salmon fillets over jasmine rice, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if using.

Notes

Use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Maple syrup can replace honey. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a crispy skin. Let salmon rest after cooking for juicier texture. Sauce thickens quickly; stir continuously to avoid lumps or burning.

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