Description
Sweet, savory, and silky glazed salmon that comes together in about 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil for searing
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper to make the glaze.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add neutral oil.
- Sear salmon skin-side down for 3–4 minutes until crisp.
- Flip the salmon, spoon some glaze over, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 2–3 minutes or bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 6–8 minutes.
- Spoon reduced glaze over the salmon and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the salmon is dry before cooking and start with a hot pan to achieve a good sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg