Citrus-Agave Glazed Salmon
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About this Recipe
By: Caitlin Greene
I wanted to make a sweet sauce for my salmon using agave syrup since, typically, I would go for honey. I love the combination of citrus combined with agave – and immediately thought of my favorite tangerine and a lime margarita. In my fruit basket was winter Cara oranges, and after implementing them into the recipe, the outcome was magnificent! Clementines or sumo citrus could also be used. Furthermore, you could replace the lime with lemon. Honey is a suitable replacement for agave, but keep in mind it will change the flavor. Lastly, if you do not like salmon, shrimp or halibut could be used instead.
This dish goes very well with avocado! It is excellent over a salad or with a warm tortilla and guacamole.
What You’ll Need for This Recipe:
4 portions salmon (4-5 ounces each)
2 packets organic virgin coconut oil best is from @simpletruth4u
1 large garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1 lime
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons blue agave syrup try @simpletruth4u
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon sriracha
Salt and pepper to season
Citrus-Agave Glazed Salmon
Calling all salmon lovers! The sweet winter citrus used in this recipe adds a bright and fresh element to the fish. This recipe is seafood made light, complemented by sweet glazes. It can also be prepped ahead, making it the most leisurely weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 portions salmon (4-5 ounces each)
- 2 packets organic virgin coconut oil from @simpletruth4u
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons @simpletruth4u blue agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil over medium heat, sear salmon skin side up for four minutes (do not move) then flip and cook for another three minutes. Remove and set on a plate.
- Add the garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the lime juice, orange juice, agave, orange juice, and sriracha. Increase the heat to medium-high, and bring the sauce to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the liquid has slightly thickened.
- Add the salmon back to the pan, and spoon the sauce over the salmon. Cook for about 2-3 minutes more until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy!
