Honey Garlic Salmon
Honey Garlic Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets seared to perfection and glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice, veggies, or salad.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium recommended
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water optional, for thickening
- Fresh parsley or green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sear salmon: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove salmon and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. (If you want a thicker sauce, whisk in the cornstarch slurry.)
- Glaze salmon: Return salmon to skillet, spooning sauce over the fillets. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until salmon is fully cooked and glazed.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Cooking tip: Don’t overcook salmon; remove it when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy twist.
- Meal prep: This recipe works well for meal prep—store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Pairing ideas: Serve with steamed rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.