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    Seafood Recipes » Honey Garlic Salmon

    Honey Garlic Salmon

    Posted On October 9, 2021 By Mirlene Last updated December 10, 2021 52 Comments

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    This sweet and savory Honey Garlic Salmon is cooked to perfection for an easy healthy weeknight dinner. This dish comes together in 20 minutes!

    honey garlic salmon

    If you’re looking for a quick, easy, healthy dinner, salmon is always the way to go. Although we prefer to purchase fresh salmon as often as we can; however, from time to time we do opt in for the ones in the freezer section.

     

    When it comes to purchasing salmon, the best type to purchase is the King Salmon as it rich and comes in a hefty size.

    If you can’t find the king salmon in your store, the next best version is the Wild-caught Pacific salmon, which are often considered to be the healthiest salmon o the market. You can get it “fresh” or from the freezer section.

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Easy option for a fast, fuss-free meal.
    • It is sweet and garlicky
    • Works well with any side dish

    Ingredients & Cooking Method

    The full list of ingredients and exact measurements are listed in the recipe card.

    4 salmon fillets in a white plate

    For now, listed below are the ingredients you’ll need, a quick video and step-by-step guide to help you make this dish perfectly each time.

    Ingredients:

    Salmon. Instead of purchasing whole salmon, consider salmon fillets. Once cooked the salmon is finished with a sweet tender, delicious flavor. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.

    Honey. Instead of using sugar as an option, substitute the sugar with honey. The honey will help the sauce come together and will balance out the salt.

    honey garlic salmon in sauce in casserole

    Lemon Juice. We love lemon juice; we use it in almost every recipe where meat or fish is used. Especially in with our Haitian Recipes or in this Lebanese Falafel recipe.

    Spices, herbs, and garlic. Instead of using the knife to mince the garlic, we used our mortar and pestle to smash the garlic. This helps to intensify the flavor. As this recipe uses dried parsley, fresh parsley is recommended and will make a world of difference in the recipe. Fresh parsley will provide a hint of freshness to the dish.

    Cooking Method

    Watch the video to help you prepare this easy to make Honey Garlic Salmon recipe.

    For this recipe, we will follow a simple method.

    Wash and pat dry the salmon. Place the salmon in a large plate, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

    Salmon step by step guide

    Add oil to a large skillet medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, sear the salmon. Starting skin side up, cook salmon until it starts to brown, once browned, turn the salmon on the other side and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Cook the salmon for no more than 6 minutes total.

    Remove the salmon and set aside on a plate.

    Add the garlic and cook for 1 minutes; continuously stirring to avoid sticking. Then add the soy sauce honey, lemon juice, and parsley. Bring to a quick boil or until heated through. Next, add the salmon and reduce the heat low. Use a spoon to add the sauce over the salmon.

    Cook and simmer for an additional 4 minutes or until you reached your desired doneness.

    salmon topped with herbs

    Serve with quinoa or rice. Garnish with chives or green onions.

    How To Store

    To Store your delicious Honey Garlic Salmon, place any leftovers in an airtight refrigerator safe container and store for up to 2 days.

    When ready to eat, reheat the honey garlic salmon over medium low heat until heated through.

    Serving Suggestions

    When you’re ready to eat, pile the salmon over white rice, like this Haitian white rice, or serve with this air fryer smashed potatoes.

    This dish is also fantastic with any of these salad recipes:

    Caesar salad

    Asparagus salad

    Garden salad

    Or you can pair with one of these air fryer or instant pot recipes:

    Air fryer Brussel sprouts

    Air fryer Asparagus

    Air fryer butternut squash

    Okra Rice

    More Salmon Recipes To Enjoy

    Air Fryer Salmon Steak

    Salmon Burger

    Haitian Recipes Serving Suggestions

    This honey garlic salmon pairs well with the following Haitian recipes listed below.

    Haitian Black Rice

    Haitian Fried Plantains

    salmon fillets on white plate on wooden cutting board

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    4 salmon fillets in a white plate

    Honey Garlic Salmon

    Savory Thoughts
    Insanely delicious honey garlic salmon recipe that’s perfect for any night. Marinade and seared to perfection in a griddle pan then topped with sweet and savory honey garlic lemon glaze.
    4.94 from 29 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 98 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Salmon Fillets About 10 pieces; descaled, washed and patted dry.
    • 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt Or to taste
    • ½ Tsp. Ground Black Pepper Or to taste
    • 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    • ½ Cup Honey
    • ⅓ Cup Tamari Brewed Soy Sauce
    • Juice From 1 Lemon
    • 3 Garlic Floves Minced
    • 2 Tsp. Parsley Flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and pat dry the salmon. Place the salmon in a large plate, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
      Add oil to a large skillet medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, sear the salmon. Starting skin side up, cook salmon until it starts to brown, once browned, turn the salmon on the other side and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Cook the salmon for no more than 6 minutes total.
      Remove the salmon and set aside on a plate.
      Salmon step by step guide
    • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minutes; continuously stirring to avoid sticking. Then add the honey and soy sauce, followed by the lemon juice, and parsley.
      Stir and bring to a quick boil or until heated through. Next, add the salmon and reduce the heat low. Use a spoon to add the sauce over the salmon.
      Simmer for an additional 4 minutes or until you reached your desired doneness.
      Serve with quinoa or rice. Garnish with chives or green onions.
      salmon fillets on white plate on wooden cutting board

    Video

    Notes

    This recipe was originally post On September 24, 2018; it has been updated with new pictures and video.
    **** When printing the recipe, please unselect the camera so that the pictures are NOT printed with the recipe (if preferred).
     
    Calories are estimated per serving. 
     
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 4gCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 244mgPotassium: 62mgSugar: 24gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 7.4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jean Choi

      August 08, 2019 at 2:00 am

      5 stars
      Love salmon and the sauce sounds fantastic! Can’t wait to try this.

      Reply
    2. Natalie

      October 05, 2018 at 1:49 am

      5 stars
      This looks so good! I have a lot of dietary restrictions but will think about making this if I am able!

      Reply
      • MDesir

        November 30, 2018 at 1:55 am

        Thank you, Natalie!

        Reply
    3. Honestly Holly

      October 02, 2018 at 9:49 am

      This sounds absolutely delicious! I’m going to give this a try this weekend!

      Reply
    4. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      October 02, 2018 at 12:39 am

      This looks amazing, and so easy to make! I love Aldi, but we don’t have one in Phoenix…yet — it’s coming and I can’t wait!

      Reply
      • MDesir

        October 07, 2018 at 10:46 pm

        I’m sure you can’t! I don’t know what I would do without an Aldi next to me.

        Reply
    5. Stephanie Simmons

      October 01, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      Holy wow! This looks so amazing. I’m going to add all these ingredients to my grocery list right now! I love the flavor of honey garlic with anything!

      Reply
      • MDesir

        November 30, 2018 at 1:58 am

        awww thank you, Stephanie. You are too kind!

        Reply
    6. Shirley

      October 01, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks delicious! I’m not a big fan of salmon but I would definitely give this a try because it looks sooooo good!. Thank you!

      Reply
      • MDesir

        November 30, 2018 at 1:58 am

        Thank you, Shirley!

        Reply
    7. Chef Mireille

      October 01, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      what a great presentation of salmon – this is great with a green salad for a great carb free lunch

      Reply
    8. Amanda

      September 29, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      Huge salmon lover right here, and this looks delicious! I was just putting together my dinner ideas for next week, and this is definitely going on the list.

      Reply
      • MDesir

        September 30, 2018 at 2:54 am

        Thank you, Amanda!

        Reply
    9. Michelle

      September 28, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      I love salmon and your glaze looks really yummy, will add to my recipe list!

      Reply
      • MDesir

        September 30, 2018 at 3:01 am

        Thank you, Michelle!

        Reply
    10. Jacqueline Debono

      September 28, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      I love salmon too but have never marinated it! Your marinade sounds delicious. Want to give it a try!

      Reply
      • MDesir

        September 30, 2018 at 3:01 am

        Thank you, Jacqueline!

        Reply
    11. April

      September 28, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      I totally agree – salmon is perfect for those meals that I want to be super quick but healthy at the same time. And there is hardly anything that can be better than fresh slamon – that taste, smell and flavor are unbeatable! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • MDesir

        September 30, 2018 at 3:02 am

        Nothing beats fresh salmon. Thank you, April!

        Reply
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