Honey Garlic Salmon
This Honey Garlic Salmon recipe is quick, easy, and always impresses. The sweet honey and savory garlic create an irresistible glaze that makes the salmon shine. It's packed with protein and healthy omega-3s.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each, skin on
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes and chopped parsley
Instructions
- Pat your salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Mix honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce in a small bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds to help combine.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side up.
- Cook for 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the salmon and let it cook for another 3-4 minutes, basting occasionally.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and add red pepper flakes if desired.