Description
This Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets with a golden crust, topped with a luscious homemade honey garlic glaze. It’s quick and easy to prepare, delivering a delicious balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors in under 30 minutes—ideal for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 ounces each), skin-on
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Glaze
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Heat olive oil: Warm the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, preparing the pan for searing.
- Cook skin-side down: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salmon is partially cooked through.
- Flip and cook: Carefully flip the fillets and cook the other side for an additional 4-5 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked and has a golden crust.
- Remove salmon: Transfer the cooked salmon from the skillet to a plate and set aside to prepare the glaze.
- Sauté garlic: Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, ensuring it does not burn.
- Prepare glaze mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Cook glaze: Pour the glaze mixture into the skillet with garlic, whisking continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Glaze the salmon: Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the honey garlic glaze over them to coat evenly.
- Heat through: Cook for an additional minute to allow the salmon to absorb the glaze flavors thoroughly and warm through.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed salmon to a serving plate, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For crispier skin, make sure the skillet and oil are sufficiently hot before adding the salmon.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, you can increase the cornstarch to 1.5 teaspoons.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a less salty glaze.
- This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or a fresh green salad.
- Leftover glazed salmon can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated.
