Easy 6-Ingredient Honey Garlic Salmon
Sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and punchy garlic come together in this easy, flavorful salmon dish that's perfect for any night of the week.
Equipment
- small bowl
- whisk
- large oven-safe skillet
- spoon
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
- 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce or regular
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
Instructions
Preparation
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Reserve 2 tablespoons for basting.
- Pat salmon dry and season with pepper.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon skin-side up for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip, reduce heat, and add glaze. Cook 3-4 minutes, spoon glaze every minute.
- Check for doneness. Salmon is done at 125–130°F for medium, 145°F for fully cooked.
- Brush reserved glaze over fillets and garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
Remove salmon from heat as soon as it flakes easily to avoid overcooking. Pat fillets dry before cooking to ensure a good sear.