Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable Version)
# What You Need:
→ Fish
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4 salmon fillets (about 170 g / 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Sauce
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3 tbsp honey
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3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Garnish
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Lemon wedges
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Sesame seeds
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. 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. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add salmon fillets, skin-side down (if skin-on). Cook for 4–5 minutes, until golden and mostly cooked through.
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Flip the salmon and add the butter to the skillet. Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the fillets.
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Cook for another 3–4 minutes, spooning sauce over the top, until salmon is cooked through and the glaze is thickened and sticky.
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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 Notes:
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For extra flavor, marinate salmon in half the sauce for 15 minutes before cooking (discard used marinade).
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Substitute maple syrup for honey if needed.
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Delicious served with steamed rice, quinoa, or sautéed vegetables.
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Pair with a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.