Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon | Ready in 15 Minutes

This Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is sticky, sweet, savory, and ready in just 15 minutes! The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the pan for an impressive yet effortless dinner.

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Prep: 3 min Cook: 12 min Servings: 4 Calories: 350

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions

This sticky Honey Garlic Salmon looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant, but it's incredibly easy and done in 15 minutes flat!

Step 1

Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 3

While salmon cooks, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.

Step 4

Pour the honey garlic sauce over the salmon. Let it simmer and reduce for 3-4 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fillets repeatedly.

Step 5

The glaze should become thick and sticky. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables!

This honey garlic salmon is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! The sauce also works amazingly on chicken, shrimp, or tofu. Save this recipe!

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