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Quick Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Fillets

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A fast and flavorful 20-minute recipe featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
  • 3 tablespoons honey (pure)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: thinly sliced green onions or sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with freshly ground black pepper. Do not add salt.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice until combined. Set aside.
  3. Heat a medium-sized (10-inch) skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Press gently with a spatula for about 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and the salmon is about two-thirds cooked.
  5. Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook the flesh side for 1-2 minutes until firm but slightly springy.
  6. Pour the honey garlic glaze over the salmon in the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon the glaze continuously over the fillets as it thickens and becomes sticky, about 2-3 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  7. Once the glaze is glossy and coats the salmon well, remove from heat. Transfer fillets to plates and spoon any extra glaze from the pan over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for crispy skin. Use medium heat to avoid burning the honey glaze. Spoon glaze continuously over salmon to build sticky coating. Avoid overcooking salmon; it should be slightly translucent in the center. For gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Optional: add red pepper flakes for heat or fresh ginger for an Asian twist.

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