Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe
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
6 slices of salmon
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe
Description
Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe uses six 4-ounce salmon pieces seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then dusted with flour to create a delicate crust. The glaze combines honey and soy sauce to form a sticky, caramelizing coating. The salmon cooks in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, with the glaze brushed on each side to intensify flavor as it cooks. The lime juice added at the end adds freshness and acidity, balancing the sweetness. Chives contribute a subtle herbal element when used as garnish.
The result yields fish that is opaque and just cooked through, with a shiny honey-soy crust. The flour helps form a slight crust that contrasts with the tender fish. The glaze mixture is simple yet provides complex notes of sweet, salty, and a hint of umami.
Serve the salmon immediately with the lime wedges for squeezing to keep the texture moist and flavor vibrant. It pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad.
Notes indicate that soy sauce can be substituted with coconut aminos or tamari for gluten-free needs, and caution against cooking over high heat to prevent burning the glaze.
Ingredients
- 24 oz salmon filet boneless and skinless (cut into 6 pieces, 4 oz each)
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste, sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or any high-heat cooking oil, light
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce *
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- 1 Tbsp chives to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- To make the glaze: In a measuring cup, combine 1/4 cup honey and 2 Tbsp soy sauce. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- Season both sides of your boneless, skinless salmon filets with salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup flour into a shallow plate and dredge both sides of salmon in flour, shaking off excess flour.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp light olive oil.**
- Brush the first side of salmon generously with half of the glaze and once oil is hot, add salmon to the pan (glaze-side-down). In the pan, brush the second side generously with remaining glaze. Saute salmon on the first side for 3 minutes, turn and sauté second side another 3 minutes. Glaze should be caramelized and salmon should be just cooked through and opaque inside when flaked.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top to serve and garnish with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
- Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free variant.
- Cook over medium rather than high heat to avoid burning the honey glaze.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice just before serving to maintain brightness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6slices of salmon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbs | 17g | |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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