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Honey Garlic Pan-Seared Salmon


  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A 20-minute salmon dinner recipe that’s sweet, savory, and perfect for busy weeknights. Served with garlic rice and steamed greens, it’s a wholesome, easy meal packed with flavor.


Ingredients

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4 salmon fillets (skin-on)

1/4 cup honey

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Salt and cracked pepper to taste


Instructions

Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.

In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Place salmon in marinade for 10 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear salmon skin-side up for 3–4 minutes until browned.

Flip and cook skin-side down for another 3–4 minutes.

Drizzle in marinade and lemon juice to form a glaze.

Serve salmon over garlic rice and veggies. Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds.

Notes

Sub maple syrup for honey for a deeper richness.

Add chili flakes during glazing for heat variation.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Seared
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 340
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: salmon dinner recipes, honey garlic salmon, weeknight salmon