Honey Garlic Salmon

Directions

1. Prep the salmon: Slice the salmon fillet into 4 individual portions. Remove any bones with tweezers. Pat each fillet dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Set aside.
3. Cook the salmon: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Add the sauce: Pour the honey garlic mixture into the pan. Allow it to simmer and thicken slightly while spooning it over the salmon to coat each fillet evenly. Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes until salmon is cooked through but still tender.
5. Serve: Transfer salmon to plates and drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan on top. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Recipe Details

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 7–8 minutes
Total time: 12–13 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Variations & Substitutions

• Spicy kick: Add ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce for extra heat.
• Gluten-free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
• Citrus twist: Swap lemon juice for orange juice for a sweeter, fruitier glaze.
• Oven-baked option: Bake salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

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