Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Print Version)
Seared salmon fillets glazed with honey, garlic, and soy sauce. A sweet and savory main ready in 20 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Fish
01 -
4 salmon fillets (approximately 170 g each), skin-on or skinless
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Sauce
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3 tablespoons honey
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3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (use gluten-free if required)
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
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4 garlic cloves, finely minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Garnish (optional)
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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Lemon wedges
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Sesame seeds
# Steps:
01 -
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside.
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Warm olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Place salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden and nearly cooked through.
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Turn the salmon over and add butter to the skillet. Pour the prepared honey-garlic sauce over the fillets.
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Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, spooning sauce over the salmon. Cook until the fish is cooked through and the glaze becomes thick and sticky.
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Remove skillet from heat. Transfer salmon to plates and drizzle with additional sauce from the pan.
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Garnish salmon with chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and sesame seeds as desired. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
Marinate salmon in half the sauce for 15 minutes for added depth of flavor; discard used marinade before cooking.
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Maple syrup can replace honey if required.
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Excellent accompaniments include steamed rice, quinoa, or sautéed vegetables.
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Serve with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc for a balanced pairing.