Description
This delicious honey soy glazed salmon is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds fresh salmon fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste
Instructions
- Dry salmon on all sides with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Set to the side.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger. Whisk well. Add the salmon and turn gently to coat the salmon with sauce. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop with the remaining tablespoon of oil. (You can also cook on a grill preheated to 400ºF.) Take each piece of salmon out of the marinade and place skin side down in the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes, then using a fish spatula, gently flip and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side. The salmon is done when it reaches 145ºF. It should flake easily with a fork.
- To make the glaze, pour the remaining marinade in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until it has reduced and is slightly thickened. This will take 5-8 minutes. Drizzle the glaze over the salmon; do not use the marinade for topping the salmon unless you’ve cooked it so that it is safe to eat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds for finishing touches. Serve with rice and veggies. Spoon the reduced sauce over the top.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is stored properly in the fridge before cooking.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg