Honey Garlic Salmon
This honey garlic salmon is everything you want in a weeknight dinner—quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. The sweet-savory sauce caramelizes beautifully over perfectly pan-seared salmon, giving you restaurant-quality results in just 10 minutes. Serve it with rice and veggies for a satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Servings: 2
Calories: 452kcal
Cost: $8-$12
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 4 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce regular or low sodium
- 1 tbsp vinegar any type, except balsamic
- 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Salmon
- 2 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes (Optional, but recommended!)
- 2 scallions green ends only, sliced thin
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Set aside.
- Prep the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the salmon: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon in the pan and sear for about 3 minutes on the first side. Carefully flip using a spatula and cook for another 3 minutes, adjusting for thickness and preferred doneness. (Hint: As salmon cooks, it changes from deep orange to a more opaque pink. Watch for this color change to gauge doneness.)
- Add the sauce: Pour the sauce over the salmon and let it cook for 1–2 minutes, just until it thickens slightly and coats the fish beautifully.
- Serve & garnish: Transfer the salmon to plates, drizzle with extra sauce, and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds if using.
- Enjoy! Pair with steamed rice and vegetables like broccoli or asparagus for a complete meal.
Notes
- Salmon substitutions: Skin-on fillets work, too—just sear skin-side down first for extra crispiness.
- Want some heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- More tangy? Swap in rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Make it a meal: Serve with brown rice, quinoa, or even a fresh green salad.
- Inspired by: Recipetineats.com
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 939mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
