Easy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe: Delicious 30-Minute Dinner Idea

Name: Easy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe: Delicious 30-Minute Dinner Idea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 filets Salmon fillets; as needed Salt (Adjust to taste); as needed Black pepper (Adjust to taste); as needed Smoked paprika (Adjust to taste); 3 tbsp Butter; 2 tsp Olive oil; 6 cloves Minced garlic; 1/2 cup Honey; 3 tbsp Water; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Sriracha; 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp Cornstarch (For slurry); 2 tsp Hot water (For slurry)

Learn how to make perfectly glazed honey garlic salmon in this easy-to-follow recipe. This quick and flavorful dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner and comes together in under 30 minutes, featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory sauce, then broiled to perfection.

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#Honey Garlic

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Glazed Honey Garlic Salmon

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

18m

Cook Time

28m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

35g

Protein

25g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Perfectly Broiled Salmon

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

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Instructions

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Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
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Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
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Drying the salmon ensures a crispy skin when seared.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down first if applicable, and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down first if applicable, and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove salmon from the skillet and set aside.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey, water, soy sauce, and sriracha.
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In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in honey, water, soy sauce, and sriracha.
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Avoid burning the garlic; keep the heat at medium.
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In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and hot water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
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In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and hot water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
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Whisking vigorously prevents lumps in the sauce.
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Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet with the sauce, coating them evenly. Ensure each fillet is well-covered.
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Return the seared salmon fillets to the skillet with the sauce, coating them evenly. Ensure each fillet is well-covered.
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Use a spoon to drizzle the sauce over the salmon for full coverage.

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Place the skillet under a preheated broiler on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly caramelized and bubbling. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
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Place the skillet under a preheated broiler on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly caramelized and bubbling. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
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Keep a close eye on the salmon during broiling as it can burn quickly.
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Remove from broiler and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
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Remove from broiler and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
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Pairs well with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.