Description
A tender, flavorful salmon dish glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that comes together quickly and effortlessly.
Ingredients
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Salmon fillets – 4 fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
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Honey – 1/4 cup (60 ml)
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Garlic, minced – 4 cloves (about 12 g)
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Soy sauce – 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
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Fresh lemon juice – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
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Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
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Unsalted butter – 1 tablespoon (14 g)
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Black pepper – 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
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Salt – 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g)
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Red pepper flakes (optional) – 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional) – 2 tablespoons (8 g)
Instructions
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Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes.
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Flip the salmon, add butter and the honey garlic sauce, and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Spoon the sauce over the salmon until cooked through and glossy. Remove from heat and garnish if desired.
Notes
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Avoid overcooking to keep the salmon juicy.
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Adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce to suit your taste.
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Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes