Easy Honey Garlic Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian, American, International
Easy Honey Garlic Salmon
Description
Easy Honey Garlic Salmon combines wild-caught salmon fillets with a sauce made from butter, garlic, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. The salmon is seasoned with salt, pepper, and mild paprika, then seared skin-side down if applicable to build a flavorful crust while being basted with the sauce. After searing, the pan is transferred to the oven's broiler to caramelize the top, resulting in an appealingly charred and sticky glaze.
The cooking method highlights the balance between the rich butter and sweet honey, complemented by the acidity of fresh lemon. The garlic is gently sautéed just until fragrant, ensuring it doesn't overpower. This process yields salmon that is moist inside with crispy edges and a glossy, aromatic sauce coating the fillets.
The recipe suggests serving the fish immediately with extra lemon wedges to enhance brightness. The glaze is flavorful enough to stand on its own without additional sides but works well accompanied by rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Common tips include grilling or broiling the salmon halfway through cooking to create crispy edges and garnishing with fresh parsley if desired to add a touch of herbaceousness and color to the finished dish.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon wild caught, about ½ pound or 250 grams each, skin off or on, fillets
- ¼ teaspoon salt to season
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to season
- ½ teaspoon paprika mild, sweet or smokey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed, plus extra to serve
- 2 lemon to serve, wedges
Instructions
- Arrange oven shelf to the middle of your oven. Preheat oven to broil/grill settings on medium heat.
- Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.
- Heat the butter in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant. Pour in the honey, water and soy sauce; allow the flavours to heat through and combine. Add in the lemon juice; stir well to combine all of the flavours together.
- Add the salmon steaks to the sauce in the pan; cook each fillet (skin-side down if there's any skin) for 3-4 minutes or until golden, while basting the tops with the pan juices. Season with salt and pepper, to taste (if desired).
- Optional -- Add the lemon wedges around the salmon (adds a stronger lemon taste). Baste salmon one more time then transfer the pan to your oven to broil / grill for a further 5-6 minutes, or until the tops of the salmon are nicely charred, and the salmon is cooked to your liking.
- To serve, drizzle with the sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with steamed vegetables; over rice or with a salad.
Notes
- Grill or broil salmon during cooking to develop crispy, glazed edges and a slightly charred top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving to add visual appeal.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges to enhance lemon flavor and brightness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 369IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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