Description
This honey garlic glazed salmon is a quick and easy dinner option featuring pan-seared salmon filets coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin on or off
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin side up. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until cooked through and flaky. Remove salmon and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add honey, water, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes. If desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce slightly and cook for another minute.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top to glaze.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use skin-on salmon for extra flavor and easier flipping.
- If using frozen salmon, ensure it’s fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with rice, steamed vegetables, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with glaze
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
