Description
Delightful honey glazed salmon brings together sweet and savory flavors for an elegant seafood dinner. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients complement rich salmon fillets with a simple, irresistible glaze that elevates home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsps soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat salmon fillets dry with a kitchen towel and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper, creating a flavor foundation.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it radiates an intense warmth. Carefully lay salmon fillets skin-side up, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust for 3-4 minutes without moving.
- Cooking: Flip fillets using a spatula and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until the interior turns pearlescent and reaches 145°F, ensuring perfect doneness.
- Glaze Creation: Reduce skillet heat and combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Whisk the ingredients into a glossy, slightly thickened sauce that promises intense flavor.
- Finishing: Return salmon to the skillet, gently coating each fillet with the aromatic honey glaze. Spoon the liquid over the fish for 1-2 minutes, allowing complete flavor absorption.
- Serving: Transfer glazed salmon to plates, drizzle remaining sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley or chives, presenting a restaurant-quality dish ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat salmon fillets completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in flavor and prevents steaming.
- Heat Precision: Use a cast-iron skillet for optimal heat distribution and perfect caramelization, maintaining medium-high temperature to create a beautiful sear without burning.
- Glaze Control: Reduce honey sauce carefully to achieve the right consistency – it should coat the back of a spoon and have a glossy, not runny or burnt appearance.
- Temperature Watch: Use a meat thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature, aiming for 145°F to guarantee perfectly cooked, moist fish without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg