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Pan Fried Orange Salmon

Ingredients

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  • 4, 6 ounce salmon fillets (cut into cubes (with or without skin))
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 23 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 12 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 cups cooked broccoli

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all sauce ingredients aside from the cornstarch in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the salmon cubes and marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger and oil to a pan and saute over medium/low heat for about 2 minutes.
  4. Use tongs to add in the salmon cubes (save the sauce but don't add to the pan) and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Meanwhile, add the remaining sauce to a small sauce pan and bring to a very low boil.
  6. Whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and add to the sauce.
  7. Simmer until thick, whisking occasionally.
  8. Once the salmon has cooked and the sauce is thick, add about 3/4 of the sauce to the salmon and let simmer for a few minutes to combine.
  9. You can serve exactly as is, or quickly broil the salmon for 2-3 minutes to crisp it up further.
  10. Assemble your bowls with a base of rice, then add your veggies, salmon and drizzle with the remaining sauce. enjoy!

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