Here’s a mouthwatering recipe for Honey Glazed Salmon—sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized for an easy weeknight win or elegant dinner. 🍯🐟✨
🐟 Honey Glazed Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or off)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1½ tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Lemon wedges and chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prep the Salmon:
- Pat fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Sear the Salmon:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add salmon, skin-side down (if using skin-on), and cook 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Add the Glaze:
- Pour the honey glaze over the salmon.
- Spoon sauce over the fish as it simmers and thickens, about 1–2 minutes.
- Caramelize & Finish:
- Allow glaze to reduce slightly and coat the sal
- mon with a sticky shine.
- Serve:
- Plate salmon and drizzle with leftover glaze from the pan.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Would you like a picture of this dish in the same style as before? I can create one with that rich, glossy glaze and a golden sear!
