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Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

This 5-Ingredient Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe is the ultimate quick, healthy, and flavorful meal! Tender salmon fillets are coated in a perfectly balanced sweet and savory glaze, caramelized to perfection in just minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon fillets (skin-on): 4 (6-ounce pieces)Kosher salt: 1 1/4 teaspoonsLemon: 1/2 medium (juiced)Honey: 1/4 cupSoy sauce or tamari: 2 tablespoonsGarlic: 4 cloves (minced)Olive oil: 1 tablespoonScallions (optional): Thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Prep the SalmonPat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of kosher salt over the fillets and let them rest for a few minutes.
    Prepare the GlazeIn a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
    Sear the SalmonHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes until the skin is crispy.
    Add the GlazeFlip the salmon, pour the glaze into the skillet, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the glaze simmer for 2–3 minutes, basting the salmon.
    Finish and ServeRemove from heat, plate the salmon, drizzle with extra glaze, and garnish with scallions if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Salmon Selection: Wild-caught salmon offers the best flavor.
Adjust Glaze: Add more honey for sweetness or lemon juice for tanginess.
Cooking Tip: Salmon is perfectly cooked when it’s slightly opaque and flakes easily with a fork.