Description
Succulent honey garlic salmon delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy exterior and tender flakes promise a delightful meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Oil and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant sauce by combining honey, finely chopped garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients until they form a smooth, glossy blend.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface for the salmon.
- Delicately season both sides of the salmon fillets with a balanced layer of salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully position the salmon in the hot skillet, placing the skin-side downward to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Allow the salmon to cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side, monitoring the fish until it transforms into a perfectly flaky texture that easily separates with a fork.
- Lower the skillet’s heat and generously drench the cooked salmon with the prepared honey garlic sauce, coating each fillet thoroughly.
- Simmer the glazed salmon for an additional 1-2 minutes, continuously spooning the sauce to create a rich, glossy finish.
- Transfer the glistening salmon to a serving platter, adding a final flourish of freshly chopped parsley as a vibrant garnish.
- Present the dish immediately alongside your preferred accompanying sides, ready to delight the palate.
Notes
- Select salmon fillets with even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent overcooking of thinner edges.
- Pat salmon completely dry before seasoning to achieve a golden crispy exterior and promote better sauce adherence.
- Use high-quality honey for a richer, more balanced glaze that caramelizes beautifully without burning.
- Consider swapping soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free version that maintains the savory umami flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg