5 Ingredient Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
A quick and delicious salmon recipe with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 3 tbsp honey
- soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Flip the salmon fillets, then pour the honey garlic sauce over them. Cook for another 6–8 minutes, basting the salmon with the sauce occasionally, until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and serve the salmon drizzled with the remaining sauce.
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Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or sesame seeds for extra flavor.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Use fresh salmon for the best taste, but frozen (thawed) fillets will also work.