Honey Garlic Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
283 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Honey Garlic Salmon
Description
The salmon fillets are pan-seared in olive oil, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. Cooking skin side up allows careful heat control to keep the salmon moist and flaky. The honey garlic sauce is crafted by briefly sautéing minced garlic, then simmering a mixture of honey, soy sauce, and water. Cornstarch slurry is added to thicken the sauce to a glossy finish.
Returning the salmon to the pan lets the sauce coat the fish evenly without overcooking. Sprinkling fresh parsley after plating adds freshness and color, while lemon wedges provide acidity to brighten the dish according to taste.
This recipe works well with fresh or fully thawed frozen salmon, but it’s important to remove excess moisture to help the fillets brown properly. Checking doneness by the salmon’s opaque color and flakiness prevents overcooking and maintains texture quality.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the salmon skin side up in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Remove the salmon from the pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the water, soy sauce and honey to the pan; bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened.
- Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon or fully thawed frozen salmon; pat dry to remove moisture for better searing.
- Do not overcook the salmon; it’s done when the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Lemon wedges add a fresh acidity that complements the honey garlic glaze.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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