Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe: A Quick Dinner Delight
A quick and delicious Honey Garlic Salmon recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then marinate them in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon, pour the remaining marinade over it, and simmer for another 4-5 minutes.
- Serve the salmon garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- Monitor cooking time to avoid overcooking.
- Baste the salmon with the marinade while cooking for a better glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Salmon, Quick Dinner, Healthy Recipe, Salmon Recipe