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Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Salmon recipe featuring a sweet and tangy glaze made with honey, garlic, lemon, and ginger. Cooked in a cast iron skillet, this dish offers perfectly seared salmon fillets coated with a luscious, thickened glaze, perfect for a healthy and satisfying dinner.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salmon and Seasoning

  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 Salmon fillets (4-6 oz each)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Honey Garlic Glaze

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger root
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet: Place a cast iron skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm up.
  2. Add oil: Pour ½ tablespoon of olive oil into the hot pan, letting it shimmer to ensure it’s ready for cooking.
  3. Season salmon: Lightly season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper evenly on both sides.
  4. Cook salmon – first side: Carefully place the fillets skin-side down (if skin on) in the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes without disturbing to develop a good sear.
  5. Cook salmon – second side: Flip the fillets gently and cook for another 4 minutes or until salmon reaches desired doneness.
  6. Mix glaze ingredients: While salmon cooks, combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, fresh grated ginger, chopped green onion, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir to blend well.
  7. Remove salmon and keep warm: Transfer cooked salmon to a plate and cover loosely with foil to retain heat.
  8. Cook glaze in skillet: Using the same skillet, add the prepared glaze mixture. Stir continuously for about 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and becomes shiny.
  9. Coat salmon with glaze: Return the salmon fillets to the pan and spoon the thickened honey garlic glaze over them to coat thoroughly.
  10. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the salmon and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor in the glaze.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • Ensure the skillet is hot before adding salmon to get a nicely seared crust.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if your skillet is small.
  • For skin-on fillets, start cooking skin-side down for a crispier texture.
  • To verify doneness, salmon should flake easily with a fork and be opaque inside.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/honey-garlic-salmon-recipe/