Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
361 kcal
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Cuisine
North American
Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe
Description
Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe features individual salmon fillets seasoned with sweet paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper to form a subtle spice crust. After searing the salmon skin-side down in butter and oil until golden, it is flipped and simmered in a mixture of honey, lime juice, soy sauce, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and optional sriracha for a touch of heat. Cooking in the glaze allows the salmon to absorb the sweet and tangy flavors and results in a sticky, flavorful coating. The glaze can be thickened separately by boiling after plating, concentrating the flavors and texture.
The salmon has a nicely seared exterior and retains moisture inside, which is enhanced by the balanced sweetness and acidity of the glaze. Minced cilantro or chives added on top add fresh herbal notes, and lime wedges served alongside provide an option for extra acidity to cut through the richness.
This recipe works well as a main dish served with rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad. The glaze doubles as a sauce that complements the tender fish. Cooking salmon to medium doneness (about 125°F) helps keep it tender, though an internal temperature of 145°F is also safe but results in a firmer texture. Using fattier salmon varieties like steelhead can help maintain moisture.
For best flavor, monitor doneness carefully and consider thickening the glaze after cooking for more intensity. The recipe’s glaze ingredients are simple and adaptable depending on desired heat, sweetness, or acidity. The combination of searing and simmering in a honey-lime-soy mixture produces a balanced and flavorful salmon dish.
Ingredients
The Salmon
- 4 ounce salmon fillets
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika each
- ½ teaspoon garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or another neutral-flavored oil, each
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or another neutral-flavored oil, each
The Honey Glaze
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice gluten-free if needed, each
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten-free if needed, each
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely minced or grated, fresh
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha optional, for heat
- lime to serve, wedges for lime, minced for both; or minced chives
- cilantro to serve, wedges for lime, minced for both; or minced chives
Instructions
- Season the top of the salmon fillets with paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and if using sriracha.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the salmon to the pan, seasoned side facing down. Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes, until it is golden.
- Flip the salmon over and pour the sauce into the pan. Let the sauce boil until the salmon is cooked, about 3 minutes more. See notes.
- OPTIONAL: if you'd like a thicker glaze, plate the salmon and then boil the sauce hard for 2-3 minutes to thicken it up.
- Serve the salmon with some lime wedges on the side and minced cilantro or minced chives over top.
Notes
- Steelhead salmon is preferable if available due to its higher fat content which helps it stay moist.
- The salmon is best cooked to 125°F for a moist, tender result but 145°F is the safest doneness per FDA guidelines.
- If cooking to 145°F, the salmon may be drier but the honey glaze adds enough flavor to keep it enjoyable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 1106mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 893IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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