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Flavorful Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Recipe with Lemon Asparagus Side

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A quick and easy honey garlic glazed salmon paired with bright, lemony asparagus. Ready in about 25 minutes, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and fresh flavors for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons honey (local wildflower honey recommended)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 lb / 450 g), trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: zest of lemon

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and grated ginger (if using). Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving.
  4. Flip the salmon gently and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Pour the honey garlic glaze over the salmon in the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon the sauce over the fillets continuously as it thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat once thickened.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss asparagus with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 10-12 minutes until tender but still crisp.
  7. After roasting, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the asparagus and toss gently. Optionally, sprinkle lemon zest.
  8. Plate the glazed salmon with lemon asparagus on the side. Drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the salmon. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat salmon dry for crispy skin. Reduce heat when adding glaze to avoid burning honey. Use fresh garlic and lemon for best flavor. Start roasting asparagus first to time with salmon cooking. If glaze thickens too fast, add a splash of water. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Maple syrup or agave nectar can replace honey.

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