Pan Seared Citrus Salmon
Perfectly seared salmon is finished with a bright citrus sauce made with fresh orange, lemon, and herbs for an elegant meal that's light, fresh, and full of vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 6 oz. skinless salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp each butter and extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp chopped garlic
- ½ chopped onion
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 mandarin oranges sectioned
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 tbsp each lemon and mandarin rind
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp each chopped rosemary and Italian parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Salt and pepper salmon
- In a large saute pan melt the butter and olive oil bring to medium high heat
- Add salmon saute until brown 3 to 4 minutes per side
- Remove salmon set aside
- Add onion and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
- Add orange juice, lemon juice, sliced lemons, mandarin oranges, honey, herbs and one tablespoon of butter coated in flour
- Cook until sauce thickens about 5 minutes
- Return salmon to pan heat through
- Plate salmon pour sauce over sprinkle with additional rosemary and Italian parsley