Honey Garlic Salmon Fillets (Printable Version)

Tender salmon fillets glazed in a sweet honey garlic sauce, perfect with rice or seasonal vegetables.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish

01 - 4 salmon fillets (approximately 5.3 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Sauce

04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
06 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tablespoon water

→ For Cooking

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter

→ For Serving (optional)

10 - Steamed rice
11 - Steamed or sautéed seasonal vegetables
12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Sesame seeds

# Steps:

01 - Pat salmon fillets dry and season evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce or tamari, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and water. Set aside.
03 - Warm olive oil or butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
04 - Place salmon fillets skin-side down if applicable. Cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
05 - Turn fillets over and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the honey garlic sauce evenly around and over the salmon. Spoon sauce over fillets as it simmers and thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Remove skillet from heat once salmon is fully cooked and sauce is glossy and well-coated.
08 - Serve immediately alongside steamed rice and seasonal vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The sweet and savory sauce clings to the fish in a way that makes you feel like you actually know what you're doing.
  • It's naturally gluten-free if you swap one ingredient, making it perfect for varied dinner tables.
02 -
  • Don't let the sauce boil hard or the honey will scorch and taste bitter; medium-low heat is your friend here.
  • The lemon juice is what keeps this from tasting overly sweet, so don't skip it thinking it's optional.
03 -
  • For extra depth, add a tiny pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce if you want a whisper of heat without overwhelming the sweet-savory balance.
  • If you want to substitute maple syrup for honey, use a bit less because maple is slightly more assertive in flavor.
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