Description
Make incredibly delicious and flaky honey garlic salmon with a sticky glaze in under 30 minutes. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and uses simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. If using skin-on, score the skin lightly.
- 2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger (if using), and red pepper flakes.
- 3. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4. Carefully place salmon fillets into the hot skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Sear for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crisp. If skinless, sear the flesh side.
- 5. Flip salmon fillets. Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the tops.
- 6. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, basting the salmon with the sauce from the pan, until cooked through to your desired doneness (internal temp 135-140°F for medium-rare).
- 7. Remove from heat, let rest for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 275°F (135°C) for 10-15 minutes, or on the stovetop over low heat to avoid drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g