Description
A delectable and easy-to-make honey garlic salmon recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This Asian-inspired dish features tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory sauce that will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook salmon skin-side down until crispy, then flip and cook until done. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer, thicken with cornstarch if desired.
- Glaze the Salmon: Return salmon to the pan, spoon sauce over fillets, cook briefly to glaze.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges, serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
