Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable)
Tender salmon fillets coated in a sweet honey garlic glaze, balanced with savory and zesty flavors.
# What's Needed:
→ Fish
01 - 4 skinless salmon fillets, 6 oz each
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Glaze
04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl; whisk thoroughly.
03 - Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add olive oil if the pan is dry.
04 - Place salmon fillets presentation side down in the skillet; sear for 3 to 4 minutes until the surface is golden brown.
05 - Turn salmon fillets over; pour the honey garlic glaze over them.
06 - Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, spooning glaze over the salmon as it thickens and until fillets are just cooked through.
07 - Remove from heat, transfer salmon to plates, spoon remaining glaze from skillet over each portion, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- This glaze feels like a little secret, sweet yet packed with flavor that turns ordinary salmon into something special
- It’s quick enough for busy nights but fancy enough to impress unexpected guests
02 -
- Patting the salmon dry before seasoning helps achieve that crisp, caramelized finish.
- Marinating the salmon in the glaze for up to 30 minutes makes the flavors even more intense and the texture softer.
03 -
- Use a nonstick skillet to prevent the glaze from sticking and burning during cooking.
- The secret to perfect glaze texture is spooning it continuously as the salmon cooks—it thickens and coats evenly this way.