Description
Silky salmon meets sweet-savory harmony in this Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe. Glazed with a rich blend of honey, garlic, and soy sauce, you’ll savor a perfectly balanced dinner that elevates seafood to a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 (6-ounces / 170 grams) skin-on salmon fillets
Seasonings and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ medium lemon
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Thinly sliced scallions (optional)
Instructions
- Use paper towels to thoroughly dry salmon fillets, then sprinkle kosher salt (18 grams) evenly across the fish’s surface.
- Extract of fresh lemon juice into a small mixing bowl. Add honey, soy sauce, and remaining kosher salt, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and honey completely dissolves.
- Finely chop garlic cloves into small, uniform pieces.
- Warm olive oil in a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until the surface develops a slight shimmer and appears glossy.
- Carefully position salmon fillets skin-side up in the heated skillet, applying gentle pressure with a spatula to ensure maximum contact and consistent browning. Allow fish to cook undisturbed for approximately 5 minutes, occasionally pressing lightly with spatula.
- Carefully turn salmon fillets, cooking an additional 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, roughly 15 seconds.
- Pour prepared sauce over salmon, continuously spooning liquid onto fish. Continue cooking until sauce reduces by half and thickens, and salmon reaches desired doneness (internal temperature 120°F to 130°F for medium-rare, or 135°F to 145°F for more well-done), approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- Optional: Garnish with thinly sliced scallions for added freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in incredible flavor.
- Use kosher salt strategically to season the fish, enhancing its natural taste without overpowering the delicate salmon.
- Whisk honey sauce thoroughly to create a smooth, glossy glaze that perfectly coats the fish with sweet and tangy notes.
- Cook salmon skin-side up first to achieve a beautiful caramelized crust and prevent the fish from sticking to the pan.
- Monitor internal temperature carefully to avoid overcooking, aiming for a perfectly tender and juicy salmon between 120°F and 145°F.
- Optional scallion garnish adds a fresh, bright finish that complements the rich honey garlic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg