Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

When the evening calls for something quick yet special, this Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon delivers every time. It’s sweet, savory, and perfectly caramelized — a show-stopping dish that takes under 20 minutes. The golden glaze of honey and garlic glistens like holiday lights, bringing both elegance and ease to your dinner table.

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Tender salmon fillets pan-seared in a luscious honey-garlic butter glaze — simple, elegant, and ready in minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Asian Inspired

Servings 4

Equipment

• Nonstick or cast-iron skillet
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  

• 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each, skin-on
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Lemon slices and chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

Prep the salmon:

• Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Make the glaze:

• In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice.

Sear the salmon:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon fillets skin-side down; cook 4–5 minutes until crisp. Flip gently.

Add the garlic and glaze:

• Stir in minced garlic and pour the honey mixture over the salmon. Simmer 3–5 minutes, basting occasionally, until the glaze thickens and the salmon is cooked through.

Serve and garnish:

• Transfer to a serving platter, spoon the glossy glaze over the fillets, and garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

Notes

Notes (The Recipe Host Format):
💡 For extra caramelization, let the glaze bubble a few seconds longer before removing from heat.

🧊 Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or lemon juice to refresh the glaze.

Keyword easy salmon dinner, glazed salmon, healthy holiday meal, honey garlic salmon

💡 Tips & Variations

• Substitute maple syrup for honey for a deeper flavor.
• Add a pinch of chili flakes for gentle heat.
• Bake instead of pan-searing for an easy hands-off option (400°F for 12–14 minutes).

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple rice pilaf.

For a festive touch, drizzle extra glaze and top with lemon zest.

— From The Recipe Host: Where flavor feels like home.