Tender Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
A quick and easy honey garlic glazed salmon recipe that delivers tender, flavorful fish with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in under 25 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets, skin-on (6 ounces / 170 grams each)
- 1/4 cup honey (85 grams)
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (45 ml), low-sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until edges turn opaque and skin crisps.
- Flip salmon carefully and pour the honey garlic glaze into the pan around the fillets. Tilt the pan and spoon glaze over the salmon as it cooks for another 3-4 minutes until glaze bubbles and thickens.
- Remove salmon from pan once glaze is sticky and caramelized. Let rest for a minute, then garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Pat salmon dry before cooking for a better sear. Avoid overcooking garlic to prevent bitterness. If glaze thickens too fast or burns, reduce heat and add a splash of water. Glaze can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Use wild-caught salmon for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 o
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 34
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