Description
A quick, flavor-packed salmon recipe with a sticky honey garlic glaze that’s both sweet and savory. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
- Salmon Fillets: 4 (about 170g each)
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
- Soy Sauce (Gluten-Free): 2 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon mixed with 2 teaspoons water (optional)
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Green Onions and Sesame Seeds: For garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and cornstarch slurry if using.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil to hot skillet and place salmon skin-side down.
- Assemble the Dish: Sear salmon for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour glaze into the same pan and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Finishing Touches: Return salmon to pan and spoon glaze over it. Let sit for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use skin-on salmon for extra flavor and moisture.
- Glaze can be made ahead and stored for 3 days.
- Serve with rice, roasted veggies, or salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg