Honey Lemon 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
4 servings
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Calories
349 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Lemon Salmon
Description
This recipe seasons skinless salmon fillets simply with salt and pepper before searing them presentation side down to develop a light crust. A glaze made from honey, fresh lemon zest and juice, soy sauce, and garlic powder is poured over the fillets near the end of cooking. The glaze simmers and thickens in the pan, coating each piece in a shiny, flavorful sauce.
The cooking process is quick, preserving the tender, flaky texture of salmon. The honey and lemon combine for a sweet-tart contrast that balances the rich fish flavor, while soy sauce adds a savory depth. Olive oil provides a gentle frying medium without overpowering the dish.
Serve the fillets with lemon wedges and fresh parsley for brightness and color. This dish pairs well with rice, steamed vegetables, or simple salads for a well-rounded meal.
Storage instructions recommend refrigerating leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days. When reheating, gently warming the fish in a pan helps retain moisture. Possible substitutions include lime juice for lemon juice, and maple or agave syrup for honey without significantly altering the flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 4 6- ounce salmon skinless fillets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- lemon wedged, for serving
- parsley chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Set the glaze aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon presentation side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the salmon and continue cooking for 1 more minute.
- Pour the honey lemon glaze over the salmon fillets in the pan. Allow the glaze to bubble and thicken for about 3-4 minutes, spooning it over the fillets as it thickens.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining glaze from the pan over the fillets.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days and reheat gently in a pan.
- Lemon juice can be replaced with lime juice or mild vinegar such as red wine vinegar if needed.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or agave syrup for a similar sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fillet | |
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 899mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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