Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory delight of 20-Minute Honey Garlic Salmon. This quick and easy recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets glazed with a luscious honey garlic sauce that bursts with flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish can be served alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil until well combined.
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add olive oil to the hot skillet. Place the salmon skin-side down and sear for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour half of the honey garlic mixture over the salmon; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Flip the fillets gently and pour the remaining sauce on top; cook for another minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg