Honey Garlic Salmon recipe is a flavorful and simple dish that combines the richness of salmon with a sweet and savory glaze. Made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of lemon, it creates a perfect balance of taste and texture.
This recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, taking just minutes to prepare and cook while delivering restaurant-quality flavor. The sauce caramelizes beautifully, giving the salmon a glossy, golden finish.
Served with rice or steamed vegetables, it’s a wholesome, protein-packed meal that’s both delicious and nutritious. Its simplicity and bold flavor make it a go-to favorite for seafood lovers.
Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
Try this easy Honey Garlic Salmon recipe for a delicious, sweet, and savory dish that's perfect for any occasion! Quick, tasty, and healthy!
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 4 tbsp of honey
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce either all-purpose or light
- 1 tbsp of white vinegar or substitute with a different vinegar, except balsamic
- 1 large garlic clove or 2 smaller ones, minced
For the Salmon:
- 2 skinless salmon or trout fillets around 6oz/200g each
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Finely sliced chives shallots, or scallions
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the fridge 20 minutes before cooking. Pat the skin dry with a paper towel, then season with salt and pepper.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.
- Heat the Pan: Drizzle oil into a non-stick frying pan and heat over medium-high heat (or slightly lower if your stove runs hot).
- Cook the First Side: Place the salmon in the pan and cook the first side for 3 to 4 minutes until it turns golden.
- Cook the Second Side: Flip the salmon and cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it’s golden and cooked to your desired doneness.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the sauce over the salmon and cook for an additional minute, or until it begins to thicken.
- Check the Doneness: Check the side of the salmon to see how cooked the middle is. (Note 1: I prefer mine medium-rare.) If the sauce thickens too much before the salmon is fully cooked, add water, one tablespoon at a time.
- Serve: Transfer the salmon to serving plates, drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and chives or shallots, if desired.
