Sticky Honey Lime Glazed Salmon (Quick & Easy!)
Sticky Honey Lime Glazed Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets glazed in a sweet, tangy, and garlicky honey lime sauce. It’s an easy weeknight meal that feels fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, and minced garlic to make the glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin-side down if applicable, and sear for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip the salmon and cook another 2–3 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Pour the glaze into the skillet and let it bubble, spooning it over the salmon as it reduces and thickens.
- Once the salmon is cooked through and coated with the glaze, remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes to the glaze for a spicy twist.
- Substitute a little butter for the oil for a richer flavor.
- Can be made with other fish like trout or cod.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to keep it gluten-free.
- Grill the salmon and glaze during the final minutes for a smoky version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
