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Easy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Recipe with Asparagus

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A quick and easy honey garlic glazed salmon with asparagus that is perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe delivers a sweet and savory glaze with a crispy salmon skin and tender asparagus.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on recommended
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (about 1 lb), trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and set aside.
  3. Mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until combined.
  4. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. Lay salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to crisp the skin.
  6. Flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 2 minutes until nearly cooked through but still moist inside.
  7. Push salmon to one side of the skillet. Add asparagus and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Season asparagus with salt and pepper.
  8. Pour the honey garlic glaze over salmon and asparagus.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 3-4 minutes, spooning glaze over salmon to coat evenly. Asparagus should soften but remain crisp-tender.
  10. Check doneness: salmon should flake easily with a fork and asparagus should be bright green and tender. Cook an additional minute if needed.
  11. Transfer salmon and asparagus to plates, drizzle with remaining glaze, and serve immediately.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. To keep salmon extra juicy, remove from heat just before fully cooked as residual heat will finish cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if needed. You can prepare the glaze ahead of time to save time. For a spicy kick, add sriracha or cayenne pepper to the glaze. Oven-bake option: after searing, bake at 400°F for 5-7 minutes.

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