Honey-Garlic Salmon: The Irresistible Weeknight Dinner We Can’t Stop Making
I could share all the things I adore about this honey-garlic salmon, but the truth is that this recipe became one of our favorites.
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And an enduring, trusted classic that resonates with SANGGRALOKA readers needs no further explanation. This umami-rich, sweet-and-savory dish speaks volumes.
salmon
is fast and simple enough for
weeknights
(prepared in less than 30 minutes), yet elegant enough for special events. If you’re a
seafood
Beginner, don’t worry: Cooking fish may appear daunting, but armed with my best advice, you’ll master it swiftly. Below is all the information required to nail this salmon meal:
Ways to Prepare Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
INGREDIENTS
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Honey-Garlic Glaze:
Darling, blending honey, low-sodium soy sauce, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and red pepper flakes yields this easy yet delicious glaze. To keep the glaze from becoming too salty, use low-sodium soy sauce; however, feel free to experiment. You could substitute the lemon juice with lime, increase the spiciness with Sriracha, omit the red pepper flakes entirely if they’re not your thing, or include some finely grated ginger for extra zest.
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Salmon Fillets:
The typical package of pre-portioned supermarket salmon usually does not contain leftover pinbones, but it’s always wise to verify this step. To inspect for bones, lightly glide your fingertips across the fish’s skin until you detect a small protrusion. Then, with a set of cooking or fishing forceps, securely hold the bone and extract it following its natural alignment.
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Garlic & Lemon:
Slices of lemon and freshly grated garlic serve as the final touch for this recipe. For those who really love garlic, you can add extra according to your preference.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
To start, mix all the components in a little bowl until they blend together nicely. Our special honey-garlic sauce uses just a handful of basic items: honey, reduced-sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes for some spiciness. Not only is this straightforward sauce incredibly tasty, but it’s also very adaptable, so be sure to try it out and tweak according to your preference.
Next, warm up some oil in a frying pan until it’s very hot but not smoking. Ensure that the pan is scorching hot (yes, really) and evenly covered with oil across the base. When the fish goes into the oil, expect an audible hiss; otherwise, your pan needs more time to reach temperature. Pro tip: As soon as the pan gets extremely hot, so does the oil. Place your fillets gently away from yourself to avoid spattering. Put the salmon skin side down first, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper (though you could sprinkle these spices even prior to adding the salmon to the pan). Let them cook till they turn dark gold, then carefully turn each piece over and pour additional oil around them if needed.
Place garlic in the pan, then one minute later, add your honey mixture along with the cut lemons. Continue cooking until the sauce has decreased by approximately one-third.
Once the salmon is done and the sauce is thickened, spoon your glaze over the salmon until it coats every fillet very well. Add any reserved sliced lemons as a garnish, then serve!
Full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.
Recipe Tips
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How to cook the best salmon.
Allow the fillets to cook without interference for several minutes. This technique, combined with using high heat, helps form that yummy crust. Once around three minutes have passed, carefully nudge an edge of one fillet with a spatula. Should it come off effortlessly, it’s prepared correctly; otherwise, let it sit longer until it does release smoothly. Turn them over next, continue cooking briefly till the skin turns crispy and the fish becomes fully cooked throughout, then serve!
What To Serve With Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon
This dish goes well with many side options, such as
roasted asparagus
,
bok choy
, or any of our beloved items
side dishes for salmon
, but I especially love it with
coconut rice
to absorb all of the tasty honey-garlic sauce.
Storage
Should you happen to have any remnants, store them in an airtight receptacle within your refrigerator for as long as three days.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
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1/3 c.
honey
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1/4 c.
low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp.
lemon juice
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1 tsp.
red pepper flakes
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3 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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4
6-ounce salmon fillets, gently dried using a paper towel
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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3
cloves garlic, minced
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1
lemon, sliced into rounds
Directions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine and whip up the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes using a whisk.
- In a big frying pan set at medium-high temperature, warm up two spoonfuls of oil. Once the oil becomes hot without starting to smoke, place the salmon with the skin side facing downward and sprinkle some salt and pepper for seasoning. Continue cooking until the salmon turns darkly golden, which should take around six minutes, before flipping it over and adding another spoonful of oil.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the honey mixture and sliced lemons and cook until sauce is reduced by about 1/3. Baste salmon with the sauce.
- Top with cut-up lemon slices before serving.
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