Easy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
Description
This recipe prepares salmon fillets by seasoning and searing them in a hot pan with olive oil and butter to create a lightly crisp exterior while maintaining moist and flaky fish inside. The sauce is made separately by cooking minced garlic with honey, soy sauce, water, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes to create a glossy glaze that complements the salmon's rich flavor.
After searing, the salmon is returned to the pan to be coated with the thickened honey garlic sauce, resulting in a flavorful finish with a balance of sweetness, acidity, and heat. The gentle sear preserves the salmon's tenderness without overcooking.
This dish can be served immediately, accompanying rice, steamed vegetables, or salad. The sauce clings well to the fish, enhancing each bite. The recipe also suggests variations like grilling salmon or using different cooking oils.
The notes recommend making the dish fresh but mention it can be prepared up to 30 minutes in advance and stored refrigerated for up to 5 days, or frozen for 3 months. Reheating can be done in the oven or microwave while maintaining the glaze.
Ingredients
- 4 8- ounce salmon fillet skin removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 garlic finely minced cloves
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- lemon juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the olive oil to a large frying pan over high heat and wait a few minutes until it begins to lightly smoke.
- Add the salmon into the pan flesh side, not skin removed side, down in the pan.
- Place1 tablespoon of butter in the pan and turn the heat down to medium-high and cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes.
- Turn the salmon over and cook for a further 3-4 minutes or until the desired internal temperature is achieved.
- Remove the salmon from the pan and set it aside.
- Discard any oil if there seems to be too much in the pan. There should be a few tablespoons in it.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute over low to medium heat.
- Pour in the water, soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until it has slightly thickened.
- Finish with pepper flakes and the remaining 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
- Place the salmon back in the pan and glaze with the sauce in the pan.
- Garnish with optional finely sliced fresh chives.
Notes
- This salmon is best served immediately but can be kept warm for up to 30 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat gently in the oven at 350°F for 4-5 minutes or in the microwave until warmed through.
- Grilling the salmon is an alternative cooking method; the sauce can be prepared separately to glaze the cooked fish.
- Choose neutral cooking oils such as olive, safflower, canola, peanut, or grapeseed for best results.
- Cooking salmon to personal doneness preference, including medium to medium-well, is acceptable.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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