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Honey Garlic Salmon

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Sticky, crispy, and bursting with flavor, this honey garlic salmon is a quick and easy dinner that tastes gourmet but comes together in just 20 minutes. The sweet and savory glaze caramelizes over perfectly seared salmon for a meal that’s both healthy and crave-worthy.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (5–6 oz each, skin-on preferred)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch or gluten-free flour)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • Chopped parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry on both sides with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flesh side (not the skin) lightly with flour.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth.
  3. Heat a large nonstick or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter. Once the butter melts and the oil shimmers, the pan is ready.
  4. Lay salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan. Press gently with a spatula to keep them flat. Cook, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crisp.
  5. Carefully flip the salmon. Pour the honey garlic glaze over the top. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning the bubbling sauce over the fillets as it thickens.
  6. Remove salmon from the pan and let it rest for 1 minute. Spoon extra glaze on top. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and parsley or cilantro if desired.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite sides, drizzling any remaining glaze from the pan over the salmon.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, make sure the salmon is very dry before searing. Don’t move the salmon while the skin is crisping. Add the glaze only after flipping to prevent burning. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and tamari. For dairy-free, use only olive oil. If using frozen salmon, thaw and dry thoroughly. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven.

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