Description
This Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is a quick breakfast-for-dinner option, an easy dinner, and one of those easy recipe ideas that turns simple ingredients into something glossy, tender, and full of bold sweet-savory flavor. With flaky salmon, a sticky honey garlic glaze, and bright lemon in every bite, it is perfect for busy weeknights, dinner ideas for guests, healthy snack leftovers, and food ideas when you want a fast seafood meal that still feels special.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. In a small bowl, mix the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice until combined.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until nicely seared.
5. Flip the salmon carefully and cook for 2 to 4 minutes on the second side.
6. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt around the salmon.
7. Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet and let it bubble gently.
8. Spoon the glaze over the salmon for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the fillets.
9. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped parsley.
10. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra pan glaze.
Notes
Patting the salmon dry helps it sear better and keeps the glaze from turning watery.
Do not cook the salmon over very high heat or the honey can darken too quickly.
Spoon the glaze over the fillets at the end for the best glossy finish and balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg