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Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

Popular honey garlic salmon with a sticky glaze made from honey, soy sauce, and fresh garlic, ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic grated or minced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water optional
  • parsley or green onion for garnish (optional)
  • lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Season salmon. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add salmon skin side down and cook 4 to 5 minutes until crisp. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, then transfer salmon to a plate.
  3. Make the sauce. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and Dijon if using. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes. For a thicker glaze, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer 30 seconds.
  4. Glaze. Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over the top for 30 to 60 seconds.
  5. Serve. Garnish and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Salmon is done when it flakes easily and reaches about 125F to 130F in the center for a juicy texture.
Serve with rice and broccoli, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.