Description
This Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe features tender, perfectly cooked salmon filets coated in a sticky, sweet, and garlicky glaze. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious main course that combines bold flavors of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of sriracha for a subtle kick.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon filets
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1/4 tsp blackening seasoning (optional)
Glaze
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels. Season each filet evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and blackening seasoning if using. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare glaze in skillet: Place a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic, water, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Cook the sauce for about 30 seconds, until heated through and fragrant.
- Sear the salmon: Add the salmon filets to the skillet skin side down if they have skin. Cook for 3 minutes, frequently spooning the glaze over the top to baste and coat the fish evenly.
- Broil the salmon: Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the broiler to prevent burning the sauce. Transfer the skillet with salmon under the broiler. Broil for 5 to 6 minutes, basting once during cooking, until the salmon is caramelized on top and cooked through to your liking.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the oven. Optionally, garnish with minced parsley for a fresh touch. Serve immediately with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Notes
- This glaze is sticky, sweet, and garlicky, perfect for a quick yet impressive meal in about 20 minutes.
- If you don’t have smoked paprika, regular paprika works well as a substitute.
- For extra heat, adjust the amount of sriracha to taste or add chili flakes.
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stove to oven for the broiling step.
- Basting frequently during cooking helps keep the salmon moist and flavorful.
- You can garnish with fresh parsley or green onions for added color and aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 481 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 1317 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 116 mg
