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4.69 from 16 votes

Honey Garlic Salmon

This quick and easy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe is made with flakey salmon fillets cooked in a mouthwatering 5-ingredient honey garlic sauce. Cooked in one pan and ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 510kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets - about 8 ounces per fillet, skin on (wild-caught if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt + black pepper - to season
  • cup honey
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • ½ lemon - thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Place the oven rack in the middle position of your oven. Preheat the oven to broil, medium/low heat.
  • Season the salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and water. Set aside.
  • Heat a large oven-safe 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter and heat until the butter has melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the prepared honey sauce into the pan, combine with the garlic, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the salmon fillets, skin-side-down, to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, basting the top of each fillet with sauce and pan juices.
  • Arrange the lemon slices around the salmon fillets and transfer the pan to your preheated oven. Broil for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the edges are slightly charred and the salmon is fully cooked (145°F).
  • Drizzle with additional honey garlic sauce and fresh lemon juice, if desired. Serve with your favorite vegetables over rice.

Notes

  • If available, try to purchase wild salmon vs. farmed salmon. Farmed salmon is higher in fat, including saturated fat, and is higher in calories.
  • Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets (thicker fillets will take longer to cook). Try to purchase fillets that are equal thickness.
  • Dairy-free - Replace the butter with additional oil.
  • Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or oven until warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 1202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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