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Honey Garlic Salmon plated on a white dish with lemon garnish

Honey Garlic Salmon

Skillet-cooked salmon with a honey garlic glaze, finished with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 salmon or trout fillets skinless (6 oz / 200 g each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Finely sliced green onions for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the honey, soy sauce, white vinegar (or lemon juice), and minced garlic together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil or butter. When the oil shimmers, place the fillets in the pan. Cook until golden brown and easy to flip, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Flip the salmon and cook the second side for another 3 to 4 minutes until just cooked through; adjust time for fillet thickness.
  • Pour the reserved honey garlic sauce over the salmon fillets. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes while spooning the bubbling sauce over the fish so it reduces and coats the fillets.
  • Remove the Honey Garlic Salmon from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite sides like steamed rice or veggies.

Notes

Tip: Pat the fillets dry for a crisper exterior. You can substitute trout for salmon, and lemon juice can replace vinegar if preferred.