🐟🍯 Honey Garlic Salmon
“Crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside — glazed with a golden honey garlic sauce you’ll want to pour over everything!”
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skin on or off
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the salmon:
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
- Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic. - Cook the salmon:
Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place salmon fillets (skin-side down if skin-on) and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. - Add the sauce:
Pour the honey garlic mixture into the pan. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes, spooning the glaze over the salmon until it thickens and caramelizes slightly. - Serve immediately:
Plate the salmon and drizzle remaining glaze from the pan on top. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
🍽️ Servings
- Makes 4 servings (one fillet per person)
- Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive date-night meal
📝 Notes & Tips
- Don’t overcook! Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and the center is slightly translucent.
- For crispier edges, broil the salmon for 1–2 minutes after cooking.
- You can bake instead: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, brushing sauce halfway through.
- Swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos to make it gluten-free.
- Pair with steamed rice, quinoa, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
📊 Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 32 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Omega-3 fatty acids: ~1.5 g
(Values vary slightly depending on fillet size and ingredients used.)
💪 Health Benefits
- 🐟 High in Omega-3s: Salmon supports brain health, heart health, and reduces inflammation.
- 🍯 Honey provides natural sweetness and antioxidants.
- 🧄 Garlic boosts immunity and supports heart health.
- 🍋 Lemon juice adds vitamin C and aids digestion.
- A perfect balanced meal — high protein, healthy fats, and low carbs!
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this in the oven instead of a skillet?
A: Yes! Place salmon in a baking dish, pour the sauce over, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes. Broil for 1–2 minutes for caramelization.
Q: Can I use frozen salmon?
A: Absolutely — just thaw it completely and pat dry before cooking.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Yes! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low heat or in the oven to prevent drying out.
Q: What can I serve it with?
A: Delicious with steamed broccoli, garlic rice, quinoa salad, or mashed sweet potatoes.
Q: Can I make the sauce thicker?
A: Yes — simmer a little longer until reduced, or whisk in ½ tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water before adding it to the pan.
💌 Final Note
Once you try this Honey Garlic Salmon, it’ll become a permanent part of your weeknight rotation.
It’s simple, healthy, and absolutely packed with flavor — a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and zesty.