Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is an easy 20-minute dinner featuring tender salmon in a rich honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
- ¼ teaspoon blackening seasoning optional
- Honey Garlic Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and blackening seasoning if using.
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the broiler. Keeping the rack in the middle helps prevent the glaze from burning.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the water, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and lemon juice. Cook for another 30 seconds until combined.
- Place the salmon into the skillet, skin-side down if the skin is attached.
- Cook for about 3 minutes while frequently spooning the sauce over each fillet.
- Transfer the skillet under the broiler and cook for 5–6 minutes, basting once halfway through. The Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is ready when the glaze is caramelized and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Smoked paprika gives the glaze extra depth, but regular paprika works well too.
- If your skillet isn't oven-safe, transfer the salmon and sauce to a baking dish before broiling.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or additional lemon wedges for extra flavor.
- Leftover glaze also tastes delicious over roasted vegetables.