Description
This Easy Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a crispy skin. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a delicious and healthy option for a quick weeknight dinner that impresses with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them completely dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.
- Make the glaze: In a small mixing bowl, combine honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic, mixing well to create a sweet and savory glaze.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering.
- Cook skin-side down: Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes until the skin turns golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and glaze: Carefully flip the salmon fillets over and brush half of the honey garlic glaze over each piece to infuse flavor.
- Finish cooking: Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, ensuring it is fully cooked.
- Glaze and garnish: Drizzle any remaining glaze over the cooked salmon and garnish generously with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh salmon fillets with skin on to achieve crispiness.
- Be careful not to overcook the salmon; a food thermometer is helpful.
- You can substitute low-sodium soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
