Description
Delicious Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon featuring tender, seared fillets coated in a sticky, flavorful honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
Marinade & Sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Mince the garlic cloves and measure out the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice to prepare your marinade.
- Make Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, and freshly squeezed lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Marinate Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let the salmon marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat Olive Oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers, indicating it is hot enough for searing.
- Sear Salmon: Add the salmon fillets to the skillet skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Simmer with Marinade: Flip the salmon fillets carefully and pour the remaining marinade into the pan. Allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes, letting the sauce thicken and become glossy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions on top to garnish before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the salmon for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour to prevent the acids in the lemon juice from cooking the fish.
- If you prefer, use skinless salmon, but the skin adds a nice texture when seared.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
