Description
This 20-minute honey glazed salmon recipe makes delicious, tender and flaky salmon coated in a sticky, sweet and savory garlic sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 salmon fillets (5–8 oz. each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- Lemon wedges or slices, to garnish
RUB
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (mild, sweet or smoked)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
HONEY GARLIC SAUCE
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Combine the paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper to make the dry rub and pat it generously on both sides of the salmon fillets.
- Combine the sauce ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- In an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sear the salmon on both sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your salmon. Remove salmon from the pan.
- Turn the heat down to medium, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce has thickened a little (it will thicken some more when broiling). Add the salmon back to the pan and baste the salmon with the sauce until fully coated.
- Broil in the center rack for 3-5 minutes, or until the tops of the salmon are slightly charred and the sauce has caramelized.
- Dish and serve hot served with lemon slices or wedges.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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Add more flavor – Add a bit of warmth to the sauce with some fresh minced or ground ginger. Make the sauce a little smoky with a drizzle of sesame oil.
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Charred lemon – Add the lemon slices or wedges to the pan before broiling for some charred lemon to serve with – these are delicious!
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Garnish – Garnish with some green onions or parsley for a pop of color. Sprinkle with some toasted sesame seeds for some texture.
- Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins