Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
Tender salmon fillets pan-seared in a luscious honey-garlic butter glaze — simple, elegant, and ready in minutes.
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
🌡️ Salmon is perfectly cooked at 145°F (USDA recommended) for well-done, or 125°F for medium with a slightly translucent center.
💡 Don't move the salmon too early — let it develop a golden crust before flipping. If it sticks, it's not ready to flip yet.
🔥 The olive oil prevents the butter from burning at higher heat. Don't skip it!
🧊 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking.