Description
This Honey Glazed Salmon recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home. With a sticky, sweet, and savory honey glaze, the salmon is pan-seared to caramelized perfection. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds or chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon in the pan (skin-side down if applicable) and sear for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the honey glaze.
- Spoon glaze over the salmon continuously for 2-3 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Remove from heat, let rest briefly, and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a different sweetness profile.
- Zest the lemon before juicing to enhance citrus flavor.
- Works well baked at 400°F for 12-15 minutes; broil at the end for glaze caramelization.
