Seared Salmon with Orange Sauce and Herbs

Ingredients

• 4 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 1 large orange
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook until the skin is crisp and golden, about 4-5 minutes.

3. 3

   Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to medium. Add the 2 tbsp butter and the juice of the 1 orange to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the 0.5 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp fresh thyme.

5. 5

   Simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly and reduces by about half, 3-4 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon.

6. 6

   Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and warm through for 1 minute. Serve immediately with extra sauce spooned over.

Tools you’ll need

• large skillet
• spatula
• citrus juicer
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups

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