Description
A delectable honey glazed salmon recipe that pairs sweet and savory flavors perfectly. This dish is versatile, as it can be pan-seared or baked to your liking. The glaze adds a wonderful caramelized finish to the tender salmon fillets.
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets:
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin on or off;
Honey Glaze:
1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper;
Garnish:
Chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Marinate the Salmon: Coat salmon fillets with half of the glaze and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook the Salmon: Sear salmon in a skillet for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Thicken the Glaze: Simmer the remaining glaze until thickened.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the thickened glaze over the cooked salmon and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For oven-baked salmon, bake fillets at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, brushing with glaze halfway through.
- Pair with rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
