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a plated honey garlic glazed salmon fillet
Ella Cooks

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon: A Perfectly Balanced Sweet and Savory Delight

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Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, an impressive date-night meal, or a protein-packed meal prep option, this recipe has you covered. It’s incredibly easy to make—requiring just a handful of ingredients and under 30 minutes—yet it delivers restaurant-quality results.
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5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon:
  • 4 salmon fillets skin-on, about 6 oz each
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for searing
For the Honey Garlic Glaze:
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a slight kick

Method
 

Prep the Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture (this ensures a crispy sear).
  2. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Sear the Salmon
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden.
  3. Flip the salmon carefully and cook for another 3–4 minutes until almost fully cooked.
  4. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make the Honey Garlic Glaze
  1. In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic.
  2. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant (but not browned).
  3. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Glaze & Finish the Salmon
  1. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the glaze over the fillets continuously for 1–2 minutes.
  2. Let the salmon absorb the sauce, then remove from heat.
Serve & Enjoy
  1. Plate the salmon with extra glaze drizzled over the top. Serve with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 0gSugar: 15g

Notes

Storage & Reheating Tips
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave at 50% power to prevent drying out.

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