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If you need a fast, restaurant-quality seafood dinner on busy weeknights, this Easy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon comes together in under 20 minutes. Tender salmon fillets are pan-seared until golden, then basted in a sticky glaze made of honey, fresh minced garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
The sweet honey caramelizes around the garlic while fresh lemon cuts the rich salmon fats, creating an irresistible savory glaze that coats every bite.
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Why You’ll Love This Honey Garlic Salmon
- Ready in 20 Minutes: Faster than ordering takeout.
- Irresistible Glaze: Perfectly balanced sweet, savory, and garlic notes.
- High Protein & Omega-3s: Wholesome dinner choice.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each): Skin-on or skinless.
- 3 tbsp raw honey: For natural sweetness and caramel glaze.
- 3 cloves garlic: Minced.
- 2 tbsp soy sauce: Umami savory depth.
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice: Bright acidity.
- 1 tbsp olive oil & 1 tbsp butter: For pan searing.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Whisk honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Pour glaze into skillet around salmon; simmer for 2 minutes until bubbly and thickened, spooning glaze continuously over fish.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds and serve hot.
