Honey Garlic Salmon
This Honey Garlic Salmon recipe combines a sweet and savory glaze with fresh salmon, creating a flavorful and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz. salmon (cut into 2–3 fillet strips)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 lemon (sliced into wedges)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or skillet to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Whisk together honey, warm water, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet for about a minute, then place the salmon skin-side down and let it sear for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon carefully, brush with glaze, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven for 5 minutes if a thicker glaze is desired.
- Serve the salmon hot, drizzled with remaining glaze, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Pair with jasmine rice or mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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