Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)
Pan-seared salmon in sticky honey-garlic glaze with lemon and parsley. Easy, quick, and bursting with flavor.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 170 g / 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Sauce
04 - 3 tbsp honey
05 - 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
06 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tbsp olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
04 - Add salmon fillets, skin-side down (if skin-on). Cook for 4–5 minutes, until golden and mostly cooked through.
05 - Flip the salmon and add the butter to the skillet. Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the fillets.
06 - Cook for another 3–4 minutes, spooning sauce over the top, until salmon is cooked through and the glaze is thickened and sticky.
07 - Remove from heat. Transfer salmon to plates and drizzle with extra sauce from the pan. Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon wedges, and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in twenty minutes from start to finish
- Uses just a handful of pantry staples
- Pairs beautifully with steamed rice vegetables or light salads
- Crowd-pleaser even for picky eaters and kids
- Cleanup is minimal one skillet does it all
02 -
- Packed with lean protein and healthy omega-three fats
- Gluten-free and dairy-light with super easy substitutions
- Sauce leftovers are delicious drizzled over rice or veggies
03 -
- Always pat your salmon dry before cooking for a crisp golden crust
- Let the honey garlic sauce cook and bubble so it thickens into a lacquered glaze
- Use a fish spatula to gently flip the fillets to keep them whole and beautiful