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Honey Glazed Asian Salmon Recipe
This Honey Glazed Asian Salmon recipe involves pan-searing salmon fillets seasoned with salt and pepper until each side achieves a deep golden brown. The fillets are finished by drizzling a blend of soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic over them, providing a balance of sweet and umami flavors. The glaze and cooking method highlight the salmon’s natural texture and enhance its richness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
314 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 salmon approximately 4 ounces each, fillets
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
Instructions
- Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Season the 4 salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the fillets, flesh side down, into the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until deep golden brown.
- Flip the fillets and cook on the other side for 4-5 minutes more or until fish is just cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
- In a small bowl whisk together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 clove of garlic (minced).
- Drizzle the soy sauce mixture over the salmon and serve.
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Notes
- Use either skin-on or skinless salmon fillets according to preference.
- Fresh wild-caught salmon is ideal, but frozen can also be used.
- Maple syrup or brown sugar can replace honey if necessary.
- Fresh minced garlic is preferred over garlic powder for better flavor.
- Low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos provide lower sodium alternatives.
Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
885mg
(37%)
Potassium
863mg
(18%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 885mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 863mg | 18% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.