Honey Glazed 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
319 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Glazed Salmon
Description
The recipe begins with patting salmon dry and seasoning with salt and pepper. Olive oil and butter are heated for pan-searing the salmon skin-side down to develop a slightly crisp base. After flipping, cooking is brief to keep the fish moist. The glaze made from honey, low-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch to thicken, and a touch of garlic powder is poured in to bubble and thicken around the fish.
Finishing with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds brightness that cuts through the sweetness of the glaze. The glaze forms a glossy coating that complements the richness of the salmon. Cooking times may be adjusted depending on salmon thickness to ensure doneness without drying out.
Serving this salmon pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice to balance the richness. The recipe notes caution against overcrowding the pan for even cooking and suggest that slightly varying thickness will require cook time adjustments.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- lemon juice to taste, fresh
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Take the salmon out of the fridge 15-20 minutes prior to starting the recipe if possible. Cut the salmon into 4 equal pieces and pat it dry with paper towel. Season with salt & pepper.
- Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk it together. Set aside.
- Cook the salmon (skin-side down) for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium and flip the salmon over and cook for another 2-3 minutes (should be almost cooked through).
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and let it melt, then pour in the sauce (just pour it in between the salmon pieces). Let it bubble/thicken for 30 seconds or so, and then take the pan off the heat (the pan will still be hot and the sauce will continue to thicken, but this avoids burning it). Flip the salmon over & spoon the sauce over it.
- Squeeze some lemon juice over the salmon (I just use one wedge of lemon) and then serve immediately. The salmon skin goes nice and crispy and is delicious when you eat it right away, but feel free to peel it off if you prefer.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time if salmon fillets are thicker or thinner than about 1 inch.
- Avoid crowding the pan to ensure even cooking of the salmon pieces.
- This recipe appears in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook for reference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 632mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 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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