Blood Orange and Fig Balsamic Glazed Skillet Salmon
Description
Looking for a quick and elegant dinner that’s bursting with flavor? This Blood Orange and Fig Balsamic Glazed Skillet Salmon is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Blood oranges and rich fig balsamic glaze come together to create a caramelized crust on flaky salmon fillets. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknights yet impressive enough for entertaining. Plus, the one-skillet method keeps things simple, making this a no-fuss recipe that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oven to 400 degrees and place 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet with salmon on top.
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While the oven is heating make the glaze. In a small pan mix the rest of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, blood orange juice, and honey. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes, allowing it to reduce and thicken into a glaze.
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Place the cut-up figs and orange slices in the skillet on and surrounding the salmon and spoon the glaze over the salmon.
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Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until salmon is cooked to your liking.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 527kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 26.57g41%
- Saturated Fat 4.74g24%
- Trans Fat 0.1g
- Cholesterol 152mg51%
- Sodium 986mg42%
- Potassium 920mg27%
- Total Carbohydrate 22.93g8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
- Sugars 18.75g
- Protein 47.73g96%
- Vitamin A 402 IU
- Vitamin C 26.9 mg
- Calcium 489 mg
- Iron 1.77 mg
- Vitamin D 1726 IU
- Vitamin E 8.67 IU
- Vitamin K 8 mcg
- Thiamin 0.09 mg
- Riboflavin 0.49 mg
- Niacin 13.89 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.82 mg
- Folate 16 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.91 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.18 mg
- Phosphorus 750 mg
- Magnesium 82 mg
- Zinc 1.66 mg
- Selenium 68.7 mcg
- Copper 0.2 mg
- Manganese 0.17 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
· Simple and Sophisticated: The glaze is easy to make but packs complex flavor.
· Healthy Yet Indulgent: Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants from the blood orange, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Serve over fresh spinach or pair with green beans for a complete meal.· Minimal Cleanup: A one-skillet recipe means less time washing dishes and more time enjoying your meal.
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Hi! I'm Chelsea,
I'm a food lover, health enthusiast, author, Pilates teacher and studio owner. I love to teach and manifest a deep love for Pilates and health and enjoy nothing more than helping others make their bodies become healthy and strong. My goal is to create simple, nutritious recipes that are easy to throw together using all the good stuff, but without sacrificing taste or the pleasure of eating, because life is all about finding balance, and nothing beats the satisfaction of eating something that tastes good which just also happens to be good for you!
Enjoy!
