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Pan-Seared Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe
If you enjoy sweet and savory flaky salmon that is perfectly tender, then you will love this easy Honey lemon Glazed Salmon recipe that is pan-seared on the stovetop. Made with a sticky, honey, fresh lemon glaze, and olive oil, this salmon recipe is delicious and perfect with rice and veggies!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 372 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 4 x 6 oz salmon fillets skin off if desired
- green onions sliced, to garnish
For the sauce:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
Optional
- to serve: cooked rice of choice and veggies
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook until golden brown and flaky, 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- To the same preheated skillet, add all the sauce ingredients and whisk well to combine.
- Cook for a couple of minutes, or until it’s thick and bubbly.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and simmer into the sauce to heat it up.
- Serve the salmon with cooked rice and garnish with green onions.
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Notes
- Nutrition Facts and serving size does not include the rice.
- Consider serving the salmon with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- If you must, honey can be substituted with maple syrup or brown sugar,
- Use fresh l juice instead of bottled lemon juice.
- You may keep the skin of the salmon on, but skin off is preferred.
- If you keep the skin on, cook the salmon with the skin down first.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1salmon
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
443mg
(18%)
Potassium
900mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1salmon | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 443mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 900mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.