Honey Glazed Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
236 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Glazed Salmon
Description
In this Honey Glazed Salmon recipe, salmon filets are first seasoned with a dry rub of salt, pepper, granulated garlic, paprika, and chili powder to add depth of flavor and mild heat. The filets are then cooked skin-side down in a pan containing a sauce made of olive oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice. This gentle cooking bastes the fish, infusing it with a glossy sweet-salty glaze. After initial pan cooking, the skillet is transferred to the oven to broil the salmon, allowing the top to caramelize and achieve the desired doneness.
The resulting salmon has a flaky texture, with a balanced coating of sweet honey and savory soy accented by garlic and citrus brightness. The spice rub layers in gentle complexity without overpowering the natural salmon flavor. Serving the glazed salmon garnished with fresh parsley adds a fresh note and pleasant color contrast.
This preparation makes an elegant main dish for dinner and pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. The glaze can be spooned over the salmon when serving to retain moisture and flavor intensity.
Ingredients
- 3 filets salmon 6 ounces each, skin on
- 1/2 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 Teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 Cup honey
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 Cloves garlic Minced
- lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Mix together the salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, paprika and chili powder in a small bowl. Season the salmon filets with the spice mixture, set aside.
- Preheat the oven on your highest broil setting, adjust the oven rack so that it is in the middle position in the oven.
- To a 10” or larger oven safe skillet over medium high heat, add the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic and lemon juice. Whisk together and add the salmon skin side down.
- Cook the salmon filets skin side down for 3 minutes in the sauce mixture. Basting continually with a metal spoon.
- Transfer the whole pan of salmon to the oven and broil for 5-8 minutes or until desired doneness of the salmon.
- Glaze the salmon with the sauce before serving and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1403mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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