Description
Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon is a simple yet elegant dish featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a glossy, flavorful glaze made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (wild-caught recommended, about 6 oz each)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, a pinch (for spice)
- Chili paste or sriracha (alternative spicy kick)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish
- Chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with freshly ground black pepper to help the glaze adhere and ensure a crisp skin.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined to create the signature glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin turns crispy and golden brown.
- Gently flip the salmon and immediately spoon the honey-garlic glaze over the fillets. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the salmon periodically to build layers of flavor and a shiny coating.
- Once the salmon is cooked through and beautifully glazed, remove from heat. Optionally, squeeze additional fresh lemon juice over the top for a bright finish before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg