Description
This Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets topped with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. The salmon skin crisps up beautifully in a hot skillet, providing a satisfying texture that complements the luscious glaze. Garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is a quick and delicious option for a healthy weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
Honey Garlic Glaze
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving extra crispiness on the skin when cooked.
- Make the Honey Garlic Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined. This glaze will add a balanced sweet and savory flavor to the salmon.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down carefully in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Glaze and Finish Cooking: Flip the salmon fillets carefully to avoid breaking them. Brush half of the honey garlic glaze generously over the tops of the salmon. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve and Garnish: Drizzle the remaining glaze over the cooked salmon fillets. Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is thoroughly patted dry before cooking to achieve maximum skin crispiness.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels in the glaze.
- You can adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred sweetness.
- If you don’t have green onions, fresh chives or parsley can be used as garnish.
- Check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the salmon.
- Serve with steamed rice or a light salad to complement the rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (about 6 ounces)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: salmon recipe, honey garlic salmon, crispy salmon skin, healthy dinner, quick salmon, pan-seared salmon
