Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
This honey garlic salmon is a quick and flavorful dish with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a healthy and delicious meal for any night of the week!
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Small bowl (for mixing the sauce)
- Basting brush (optional)
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the honey garlic sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional, for a bit of tang
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger optional
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon:
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Make the honey garlic sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard (if using), lemon juice, and grated ginger (if using) until well combined.
- Cook the salmon:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
- Flip and glaze:
- Flip the salmon fillets over and pour the honey garlic sauce over them. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon occasionally, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve:
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the skillet. Spoon the remaining sauce over the top and serve immediately.