Honey Garlic Salmon (The Best Recipe!)
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
251 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Garlic Salmon (The Best Recipe!)
Description
Honey Garlic Salmon combines fresh salmon fillets seasoned with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper for mild heat. The salmon is pan-seared skin-side down in a hot cast-iron skillet using olive oil, which helps crisp the skin and adds subtle flavor. The fish is flipped to cook briefly on the other side, retaining a tender interior.
Garlic is sautéed in the pan until lightly browned, then a mixture of honey, warmed water, and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) is added along with lemon wedges. This mixture reduces to a sticky, glossy glaze coating the salmon, balancing sweet and tart elements. Optionally, the salmon is placed under the broiler briefly to develop slight charring, enhancing texture and flavor.
Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this salmon dish offers a balance of crispy skin, juicy flaky flesh, and a cohesive honey garlic glaze. Serving it fresh preserves the crispness and moisture. The method highlights the use of a cast-iron skillet for even heat and consistent cooking results.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. salmon cut into 2-3 fillet strips
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon water warm
- 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 lemon sliced into wedges
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Season the surface of the salmon with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, and then set aside.
- Combine the honey, water, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), and a pinch of salt in a bowl, and stir well to mix.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat. Add olive oil and pan-fry the salmon, skin side down, for about 1 minute. Flip the salmon and cook for another minute. Then, turn it over again so that the skin side is facing down.
- Add the garlic to the pan and sauté until it is slightly browned. Then, add the honey mixture and lemon wedges to the skillet, and reduce the sauce until it becomes sticky.
- Finish by broiling the salmon in the oven for 1 minute, or until the surface becomes slightly charred (optional step).
- Top the salmon with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Start cooking salmon skin-side down in a hot cast-iron skillet with olive oil to achieve crispy skin.
- Use olive oil for its suitable smoke point and flavor contribution.
- A cast-iron skillet provides even heat and helps develop the perfect texture for the salmon.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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