Description
This honey garlic glazed salmon is a flavorful, quick, and easy weeknight dinner. Pan-seared salmon fillets are coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze that’s both sweet and savory, making it a delicious way to enjoy seafood.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side up (if skin-on), and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until a golden crust forms.
- Flip the fillets and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter.
- Once melted, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, water, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the fillets.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes, basting frequently, until salmon is glossy and well coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon fillets for best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcook the salmon—internal temperature should be 145°F.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a different twist.
- This glaze works well with chicken or shrimp too.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with glaze
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
