Honey Garlic Salmon with Lemon Glaze
From the Oceanside kitchen Β· Recipe collection
Pan-seared salmon meets a glossy honey, soy and lemon sauce in this quick skillet dinner. A little chili adds warmth without hiding the salmon's flavor.
Honey Garlic Salmon with Lemon Glaze
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- About 15 min
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. honey
- 1/4 c. soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes (or ΒΌ tsp. cayenne pepper)
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided (or Avocado Oil)
- 4 salmon fillets, patted dry with a paper towel
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
Step-by-step instructions
- Whisk the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper, and place in the hot oil.
- Cook the first side until golden, about 6 minutes, then turn carefully. Add the remaining tablespoon oil and the minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the honey mixture and add lemon slices. Lower the heat if needed, spoon sauce over the fish, and cook until the sauce reduces by about one-third and the salmon reaches 145Β°F. Serve with the pan sauce.
What to serve alongside
Steamed rice and broccoli.
Helpful questions
How do I keep the seafood tender?
Lower the heat if the honey darkens too quickly, and spoon the sauce over the fish as it finishes.
Can I use frozen seafood?
Yes, when it is suitable for this recipe. Thaw it in the refrigerator after removing vacuum packaging, then pat dry before cooking. Follow the recipe or product label if it specifically calls for cooking from frozen.
