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Honey Garlic Salmon

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins

Pan-seared salmon fillets finished in a sticky honey, garlic, soy, and lemon glaze. Serves 4.

Honey garlic salmon fillet with a glossy glaze on a white plate

Honey Garlic Glaze

 ⅓ cup honey
 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 4 garlic, minced

Salmon

 4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz (170g) each
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 1 tbsp neutral oil
 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Garnish

 2 green onions, sliced
 1 tsp sesame seeds
1

Mix the glaze. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl.

2

Season the salmon. Pat the fillets very dry and season with salt and pepper.

3

Sear. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon presentation side down and cook 4 minutes without moving, until golden.

4

Flip and glaze. Flip the salmon and reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, then pour in the glaze.

5

Reduce. Simmer 2–3 minutes, spooning the glaze over the salmon, until it is thick and sticky and the fish reaches 145°F.

6

Serve. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

1 fillet

Amount per serving
Calories530
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g38%

Saturated Fat 8g40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 800mg35%
Total Carbohydrate 25g10%

Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 35g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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