Description
Succulent salmon meets irresistible honey-garlic glaze in this mouthwatering culinary masterpiece. Mediterranean flavors dance across tender fish, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory that will leave diners craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 6 ounces (170 grams) salmon fillets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) red pepper flakes
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until well combined, creating a vibrant, balanced sauce that will elevate the salmon’s flavor profile.
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers, preparing for a perfect salmon sear.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet, generously seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook for approximately 6 minutes until the skin turns golden and crispy, maintaining stillness to achieve an ideal crust.
- Carefully flip the salmon, adding the final tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute, releasing the garlic’s aromatic essence without burning.
- Pour the prepared honey-soy mixture into the skillet, introducing lemon slices. Reduce the sauce by one-third, periodically basting the salmon to create a glossy, thick glaze that clings to the fish.
- Remove the skillet from heat, allowing the salmon to rest briefly in the sauce’s residual warmth. Arrange lemon slices as a garnish, transforming the dish into a visually appealing and flavor-packed meal ready to be served with complementary sides.
Notes
- Swap honey for maple syrup or agave nectar to create a vegan-friendly glaze that maintains the sweet and tangy profile.
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry before searing to achieve a crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture and prevents steaming.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and an even more impressive caramelized crust on the salmon.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, which provides the same umami depth without overwhelming salt content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg