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Honey Glazed Salmon

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Honey glazed salmon is a quick, flavorful dish featuring tender salmon fillets pan-seared to perfection and coated with a sticky, sweet-savory glaze made from honey, soy sauce, garlic, and citrus juice. It’s a perfect healthy weeknight dinner option that feels a bit fancy.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Sear
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Chopped fresh parsley or green onion for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice to form the glaze.
  3. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for 4–5 minutes.
  4. Flip the salmon and pour the glaze into the pan. Spoon the glaze over the fillets as they cook for another 3–4 minutes, until the glaze thickens and salmon is cooked through.
  5. Remove from heat once the salmon flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with parsley or green onion if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
  • Substitute maple syrup for honey for a different sweetness profile.
  • Salmon can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes instead of pan-seared.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
  • Pairs well with rice, quinoa, or fresh veggies.

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