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Honey Garlic Salmon

Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
A quick and flavorful honey garlic salmon that’s sweet, savory, and ready in 15 minutes. Juicy fillets glazed with golden honey and garlic for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon

  • 3 fillets salmon skin on, fresh or thawed
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, adjust to taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Honey Garlic Glaze

  • 3 tablespoon honey pure
  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Lightly sprinkle salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper over the fillets. Let them rest while you prepare the sauce.
  • In a small bowl, combine honey, warm water, and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice). Stir until well mixed into a smooth glaze.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 1 minute. Flip carefully and cook for another minute. Turn back to skin-side down.
  • Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté briefly until fragrant. Pour in the honey glaze and optional lemon wedges. Let simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the salmon.
  • Optional: Broil for 1 minute for a lightly caramelized finish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Start with a hot pan to ensure crispy skin.
  • Avoid moving the salmon too early to get a perfect crust.
  • Lower the heat slightly after adding the glaze to prevent burning.
  • Wild-caught salmon adds extra flavor and texture.
  • Adjust the glaze to taste by balancing the sweetness and acidity.
  • Let the salmon rest briefly after cooking for juicier results.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 589mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Honey Garlic Salmon
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