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    Home » Seafood » Honey Garlic Salmon

    Published: Oct 2, 2019 · Modified: Nov 30, 2019 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Honey Garlic Salmon

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    Honey garlic salmon! An easy salmon recipe that comes together in 20 minutes. Not only is this honey garlic salmon recipe quick to make, but it is also simple and only requires everyday ingredients. A perfect fish dinner recipe for a busy weeknight!

    honey garlic salmon in a skillet with a spoon and some lemon slices.

    Salmon is one of my favourite fish to cook and I can proudly say I make the best pan-seared salmon ever. If this is not one of the easiest salmon recipes to cook, I don’t know what else!  I know many people worry or shy away from frying salmon but don't, it is very easy to achieve without breaking the fish. I will walk you through how to cook salmon in a bit.

    Why This Recipe Works

    Honey garlic salmon recipe is a simple salmon recipe that doesn't require much to make

    It is super quick and easy

    You can have it from the kitchen to the table in 20 minutes.

    It is perfect for weeknight dinner with minimal prep time. This easy salmon recipe is the answer to a busy night when you fancy a fish recipe

    Honey Garlic Salmon Ingredients

    Salmon fillets

    Garlic cloves

    Honey

    Soy sauce

    Lemon Juice substitute with vinegar

    Salt and pepper

    Vegetable oil substitute with olive oil

    Chilli powder, just a pinch for a bit of a kick.

    ingredients

    How to Sear Salmon

    Use a non-stick pan/skillet to avoid "stories that touch" and you would save on oil too. Non-stick pan means less oil to cook and healthy delicious food.

    It is important that the salmon is dry before adding it to the pan. Pat it with a kitchen towel to get rid of any visible moisture.

    Season the fresh salmon fillet with salt and pepper

    Add oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat for about a minute until shimmering hot. Swirl it around the skillet for good coverage.

    Add the salmon fillet with the salmon skin down to the skillet and sear untouched for at least 3 to 4 minutes, flip to the other side and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes. If you fancy, you can fry all sides of the salmon fillet. Flip the salmon to its sides and sear for another 20 seconds each (you can never find this procedure elsewhere but I've tried this many times and it worked without overcooking the fish). Please note: the thickness and size of the salmon would determine how long to sear or cook it for. My salmon fillet was 120g and the thickest part was about 1.5 inches

    How to Know If Salmon Is Cooked

    Uncooked salmon looks raw, translucent and red (obvious right)

    Salmon will change colour to pink as it cooks and when fully cooked. When pan searing salmon, it is important to judge by the thickness of the fish. Therefore, I recommend searing the fish untouched for at least the first 3 minutes before flipping. When you have cooked the salmon for about 6 minutes check for doneness. Insert a sharp knife or fork to the thickest part of the fish or use your finger. The fish should be opaque and should fall apart at this point, however, be mindful not to overcook it. You don’t want it to be in-between as the fish continues to cook once you take it off the heat. A well-cooked salmon should fall apart or separate easily and no longer translucent.

    If in doubt, use a thermometer, its internal temperature should read between 130F to 145F/ 54C to 62C.

    a close shot of honey garlic salmon in a frying pan.

    How To Make Honey Garlic Salmon

    First, you need to pan sear the salmon fillets

    Mix honey, soy sauce and lemon juice together in a bowl

    Add minced garlic to the skillet, then pour over the honey garlic soy sauce (with some lemon slices if using) and cook for another minute or until the sauce begins to thicken up.

    Take it off the heat and serve immediately with other sides of choice like plain white rice, mashed potatoes or salad and lemon wedges. Add the honey garlic sauce for more deliciousness. Remove salmon skin if you want

    process shot of how to make honey garlic salmon.

    How to Serve This Fish Recipe

    Honey garlic soy salmon is perfect with rice

    Never failing Creamy garlic mashed potatoes

    Steamed vegetable like this stovetop broccoli

    Roasted potatoes

    Garlic bread

    Not a fan of salmon or looking for another protein options for this recipe, why not try this honey garlic pork chops

    If you made this recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save away to your Pinterest

    overhead cropped shot of honey garlic salmon.

    Honey Garlic Salmon

    Ajoke
    Honey garlic salmon! An easy salmon recipe that comes together in 20 minutes. Not only is this honey garlic salmon quick to make, it is simple and only requires everyday ingredients. A perfect fish recipe for dinner!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • non-stick frying pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 fresh salmon fillets skin on mine was 120g each
    • 2 garlic cloves minced about 1 teaspoon
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
    • Juice of 1 lemon about 2 tablespoons
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • Salt and pepper to season
    • Pinch of chilli powder

    Instructions
     

    • Pat the salmon with kitchen towel then season it with salt and pepper.
    • Add honey, soy sauce, chilli powder and lemon in a small bowl and mix to combine then set-aside
    • Place a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and heat until shimmering hot. Place the salmon on the hot skillet skin side down and cook untouched for 3 minutes. Flip to the other side and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. (be careful so you don't break the fish)
    • Add minced garlic to the skillet and move around quickly (to avoid burning) for about 20 seconds then pour the sauce over the salmon and continue to cook for another 1 minute or until the sauce begins to thicken up. Lighten the sauce with water if it becomes too thick for your liking or until desired consistency is achieved
    • Serve salmon with the sauce and any other side of choice and a garnish of chopped spring onions or parsley

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    Comments

    1. Angelyn says

      January 23, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      Does it have to be skin on?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 24, 2022 at 11:31 am

        Yes, it does

        Reply
    2. Marie says

      March 18, 2021 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      I used jerk sauce instead of chili powder....finger licking good!

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        March 18, 2021 at 11:47 pm

        That is good to know Marie, thank you for the feedback, I am glad you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
    3. Caroline says

      October 22, 2019 at 5:15 am

      Hello! How much garlic do you use? It's not in the ingredients list.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        October 22, 2019 at 8:39 am

        Thank you, Caroline, for pointing my attention to this. I used about 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Recipe now updated with the measurement.

        Reply
    4. Amy O says

      October 14, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last night and it was very delicious. I will be trying the sauce of chicken wings soon. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        October 15, 2019 at 11:37 pm

        Thank for the feedback, I use the honey garlic sauce on chicken wings too and I can tell you it is delicious.

        Reply

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