Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)
Enjoy succulent salmon seared and glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce in one skillet.
# Ingredient List:
→ Proteins
01 - 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Glaze
04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Garnish
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down into the skillet. Sear for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.
04 - Flip the salmon fillets and pour the honey garlic glaze over the fish. Reduce heat to medium and spoon the sauce over the salmon as it cooks for another 3–4 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the sauce is glossy.
05 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze comes together in seconds but tastes like it simmered for hours.
- It is a complete meal that is ready in less than 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan, or the salmon will steam instead of getting that delicious crispy skin.
- Watch the sauce closely in the last few minutes, as the high sugar content in the honey can burn quickly.
03 -
- A cast iron skillet retains heat beautifully and helps achieve an even better crust on the fish.
- For extra richness, whisk a tablespoon of butter into the sauce right at the very end.