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Honey Garlic Salmon

Tender salmon fillets coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze with savory soy sauce and fresh garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets skin-on or skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly cracked
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes optional
Garnish
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • sesame seeds
  • lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and chili flakes in a bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook salmon fillets for 4–5 minutes on the first side until golden.
  5. Flip the salmon and cook another 2–3 minutes.
  6. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and spoon it over the salmon continuously.
  7. Add cornstarch slurry if desired and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Garnish with parsley, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh garlic and avoid overcooking the salmon. The glaze thickens quickly as it cools.