Sticky Mandarin Orange Glazed Salmon

This sticky Mandarin Orange glaze turns a simple piece of salmon into the easiest impressive dinner in your rotation. Made with our 100% Cold-Pressed Mandarin Orange Juice, real fruit does all the work here, no bottled marinade required. Serve it over rice with a quick saute of greens, or double the glaze and keep the extra on the table for drizzling.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 1/2 cup Twisted Alchemy 100% Cold-Pressed Mandarin Orange Juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
• Optional, for serving: sliced scallions or sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Season the salmon fillets with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, until nearly cooked through.
2. While the salmon cooks, combine the Mandarin Orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and garlic in a small saucepan.
3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to simmer until the glaze thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Brush the glaze over the salmon during the last few minutes of cooking, reserving the extra to serve on the side.
6. Garnish with sliced scallions or sesame seeds and serve warm.

The Alchemist's Tip: Skip the guesswork on doneness. The moment your salmon turns from translucent to opaque pink and flakes easily with a fork, pull it from the heat, even if it looks a touch underdone in the thickest part. Carryover heat finishes the job while it rests, and you'll never end up with a dry piece of salmon again.