Description
A quick and easy salmon recipe with a perfectly balanced sweet and savory honey soy glaze. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped scallions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 clove of freshly minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Avoid moving them around to allow proper searing.
- Flip the salmon fillets carefully with a spatula or fish turner. Cook the flesh side for another 4-5 minutes until the fillets are nearly cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour the honey soy glaze over the salmon. Use a spoon to coat the salmon evenly with the sauce. Let the glaze simmer for 2-3 minutes, basting the salmon occasionally.
- Once the glaze thickens and the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness (internal temperature of 145°F or 63°C), remove the skillet from heat.
- Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and drizzle any remaining glaze from the skillet over the fillets.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped scallions before serving.
Notes
[‘Let the salmon cook undisturbed for the first few minutes to develop crispy skin.’, ‘Reduce the heat to low before adding the glaze to prevent burning.’, ‘Use fresh garlic and ginger for better flavor.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to ensure the salmon is cooked to 145°F.’, ‘Prepare the glaze ahead of time and store it in the fridge to save time.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 o
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 34
Keywords: Honey Soy Glazed Salmon, quick dinner, easy salmon recipe, healthy salmon recipe, weeknight dinner, omega-3 rich, gluten-free option