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Orange, Honey & Mustard Glazed Salmon


Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 Salmon fillets
  • 4 large cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 5 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 TBSP of Dijon mustard
  • 2 TBSP of fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
  • 2 TBSP of fresh basil (finely chopped)
  • 2 Oranges (juiced)
  • 1 TSP of orange zest
  • 1/2 Lemon (juiced)
  • 1 TBP honey
  • 2 TSP of cornstarch
  • 1 TBSP saffron & garlic infused oil (optional, but works well with the salmon) 
  • Salt & ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup of chicken stock
INSTRUCTIONS (Image below the instructions for guidance)
  1. Heat a large saute pan over a medium heat.
  2. Season the salmon on both sides with the salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the salmon for 3 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Set the cooked salmon to one side, leaving the oil in the pan.
  5. Add the garlic, rosemary and basil to the pan and saute for around 30 seconds.
  6. Add half of the chicken stock and simmer until reduced by two thirds.
  7. Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice and mustard and continue to simmer.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining chicken stock and cornstarch, then add to the pan.
  9. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and allow to boil for around 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  10. Add the salmon back to the pan, spooning over the sauce until fully coated.
  11. Enjoy :)

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