Honey Garlic Salmon
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This deliciously sweet and savory Honey Garlic Salmon recipe is a perfect meal for a special occasion you may have you are short on ideas.
The salmon is cooked in a lightly-sweetened and garlicky sauce, and a hint of butter gives it a rich, velvety texture.
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The end result is a tender, succulent, and flavorful salmon that will delight you from the first bite.
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I like to serve this dish over steamed rice, a bed of greens, or with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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So, let’s get to it! Let me know in comment below how it turned out!
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Why We Love Honey Garlic Salmon?
Dinner in twenty? That’s my kinda cooking right there! You all know it by now. I come across an easy, tasty recipe, and I’m all in.
Plus, salmon is one of my favorite protein sources. It cooks quickly. And it is a healthy way to get some omega 3’s into my family’s diet.
The best part? I can spice it up, keep it low with just salt and pepper, or add some lemon juice for a pop of tartness. That’s why this honey garlic salmon recipe is a keeper! Oh, and you’d want to glaze every meal with this finger-licking good honey garlic glaze! It’s just that good.
How to Get the Most Tender Salmon?
The best salmon has a can’t-say-no-to crispy outer layer and super moist flesh. And you get this divine combo by searing your fish in a hot pan! Like a really hot pan! The heat and speedy cooking will lock the moisture into the fish.
I leave the skin on for the added texture and flavor. It’s no-questions-asked my favorite way of cooking the sea’s finest, and it’s so easy too.
How Can I Tell My Salmon is Done Cooking?
If you have a meat thermometer, place it in the thickest part of your fish. FDA says 145 degrees is the safest, but I like keeping mine between 130-135 degrees. It gives me a juicy and tender salmon! If you don’t have the thermometer, check the color. It shouldn’t be pink, and it should flake easily.
What to Serve with Honey-Glazed Garlic Salmon?
This salmon pairs well with all kinds of side dishes. My family enjoys a simple side salad, sautéed vegetables, or roasted potatoes. Sometimes we also do garlic rice. My trick is to keep the sides low-key because I want the salmon to shine through.
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Ingredients:
- Salmon fillets skin on
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Honey
- Water
- Apple cider vinegar
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Lemon sliced
- Chopped parsley
How Do You Make Honey Garlic Salmon:
Step 1. Heat the oven to broil.
Step 2. In a bowl, combine the honey, water, apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt.
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Step 3. Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat.
Step 4. Season the salmon with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
Step 5. Sear the salmon skin down, flip and sear for a few minutes before returning the salmon to skin down.
Step 6. Add the garlic and lemon slices to the skillet.
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Then saute for 30 seconds.
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Step 7. Pour the honey mixture into the skillet until the sauce gets sticky.
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Step 8. Broil the salmon for a few minutes to char the top.
Step 9. Garnish with parsley before serving.
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Honey Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
- 2-3 Salmon fillets skin on
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. Honey
- 1 Tbsp. Water
- 1 ½ tsp. Apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
- 3 tsp. Minced garlic
- ½ Lemon sliced
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped parsley
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Instructions
- Heat the oven to broil.
- In a bowl, combine the honey, water, apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
- Sear the salmon skin down, flip and sear for a few minutes before returning the salmon to skin down.
- Add the garlic and lemon slices to the skillet and saute for 30 seconds.
- Pour the honey mixture into the skillet until the sauce gets sticky.
- Broil the salmon for a few minutes to char the top.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
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Can I Store the Leftovers?
Of course, you can! It will last 3-4 days in the fridge. But pack it up properly! Place the fillets in an airtight container and enjoy the next day as if you just cooked it. You don’t want a soggy piece of salmon, right?
How to Reheat Honey Garlic Salmon?
My favorite way of reheating this salmon is in the oven. Put it on a pan lined with parchment paper and bake it at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Make sure to check every few minutes, so you don’t end up with a dry and rubbery piece of fish. You can also do it over the skillet. Just keep the heat on low and melt the glaze over the fish.
Tips and Tricks
- Pick the best salmon out there. I like wild-caught salmon for its superior taste.
- If you’re using frozen salmon, thaw it and pat dry all the moisture. It’ll give it a nice crispy crust.
- Don’t flip the salmon if it’s sticking. It needs more time.
- Don’t be afraid to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste! I like a little kick and a bit of heat, so sometimes I add extra peppers or chili flakes.
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