Harissa Glazed Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
217 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Harissa Glazed Salmon
Description
The recipe combines harissa chili paste with honey and lemon juice to create a glaze that coats salmon fillets during pan cooking. The salmon is seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then seared in olive oil until golden on one side. The glaze is spooned over the fish after flipping, cooking the salmon to a medium-rare finish with a glossy, sticky coating. The balance of spicy, sweet, and tart elements in the glaze enriches the natural flavor and texture of the salmon, which is firm yet tender.
Serving with rice helps absorb the flavorful sauce and provides a neutral base that complements the boldness of the harissa glaze. Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal contrast to the spicy-sweet profile. This salmon is suitable as a main dinner course, combining rich protein with pronounced flavor.
Leftover salmon can be refrigerated for up to three days and reheated gently in a skillet over low heat, or warmed in the oven or air fryer at low temperature to preserve its texture and glaze.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup harissa
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 6- ounce salmon preferably center cut, skinless fillets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- rice for serving
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the harissa, honey and lemon juice.
- Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pan over medium heat. Season the salmon filets on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the salmon to the pan and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the salmon and pour in the harissa-honey sauce. Cook, spooning the sauce over the salmon, until the salmon is glazed and reaches your desired temperature (about 2 more minutes to reach 125° for medium-rare).
- Transfer the salmon to a large plate, spooning any remaining sauce out of the pan and over the salmon. Serve with rice and parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Consume the harissa glazed salmon fresh for best texture and taste; leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, or warm in the oven or air fryer at 200°F until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 151IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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