Description
A fast, pantry-friendly salmon recipe featuring a sticky, savory-sweet honey garlic glaze that cooks in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a simple date night dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup (115g) honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6oz each)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions, sliced for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down if applicable. Sear for 3-4 minutes without moving to create a golden-brown crust.
- Flip the salmon carefully. Pour the glaze over the fish and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fish constantly to baste and create a sticky glaze.
- Cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve immediately, topped with remaining glaze, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.
Notes
Ensure salmon is patted very dry before cooking to achieve a good sear rather than steaming. Do not burn the garlic by keeping heat controlled. For a thicker glaze, add a pinch of cornstarch mixed with water. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 34
Keywords: honey garlic salmon, glazed fish, easy salmon recipe, quick dinner, healthy seafood, weeknight meals, gluten-free options