Description
A sticky, silky weeknight favorite that combines the flavors of honey and garlic with perfectly seared salmon for a comforting, indulgent meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place salmon in the pan skin-side down, pressing gently for full contact.
- Sear for 3–4 minutes until edges turn opaque and skin is crisp.
- Flip the salmon and reduce heat to medium.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet and spoon it over the fillets.
- Cook for another 2–4 minutes until salmon reaches your preferred doneness.
- Remove from heat, let rest for a minute, and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Pat the salmon dry for the crispiest exterior and best sear. Adjust the balance of sweet and salty before glazing.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, honey garlic, quick dinner, weeknight dinner, easy seafood