Citrus Seared White King Salmon

This quick and citrusy seared salmon hits all the right notes with tangy-sweet umami flavors all in one glaze.

A citrus glaze is the perfect way to finish seared salmon, bringing out its fresh flavor with bursts of three different citrus fruits. Lime has a tart citrus flavor, while orange juice adds sweetness and pink grapefruit is a combination of the two with hints of bitterness. Combining three citrus fruits makes for a complex glaze bursting with flavor. Key limes, blood oranges and lemons can also be used to create a delicious citrus glaze. Look for ripe citrus that is in season.

Honey ties the glaze together with sweetness and soy sauce adds rich, deep umami notes. Minced garlic adds a touch of herb flavor. A little bit of cornstarch whisked into the glaze ingredients will encourage thickening as the glaze simmers.

Here at Sizzlefish our white king salmon is known for its ivory color, a highly sought-after variety of king salmon that only reveals itself after the flesh has been cut into. This type of salmon doesn’t have the genetic ability to break down their food and store the red-orange carotene in their muscle cells, which would result in vibrant orange flesh you might be used to enjoying.

White king salmon contains a very similar composition of protein, fats and omega-3 fatty acids as traditional king salmon.

White king salmon can be prepared just like our other varieties of salmon and this citrus glazed recipe is no different. After searing the salmon, the sauce is poured over the top and thickens in the pan. As the sauce thickens, the citrus flavors will deepen for a rich glaze with tangy flavor perfect any time of year. Finish this recipe with fresh chopped basil and mint for a pop of herb flavor with notes of licorice and mint.