Description
This Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets with a luscious, sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Cooked in a skillet to achieve crispy skin and tender, flavorful flesh, this dish is quick to prepare and ideal for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets
Marinade & Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic until fully combined to create the flavorful glaze.
- Heat the skillet: Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Heat until the oil is hot and shimmering, ready for the salmon.
- Sear the salmon: Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down into the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to achieve a crispy, golden skin. Then flip the fillets using a spatula to avoid breaking the flesh.
- Add glaze and cook: Pour the prepared honey garlic marinade over the salmon fillets. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, occasionally spooning the glaze over the fish to build layers of flavor and a sticky finish.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the glazed salmon with chopped green onions and serve immediately, enjoying the perfect balance of crispy skin and sweet-savory glaze.
Notes
- Make sure not to move the salmon while searing skin-side down to ensure crispiness.
- Use a fish spatula for easier flipping to prevent the fillets from falling apart.
- The glaze can burn quickly due to honey, so keep a close eye while cooking the second side.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
