Honey Garlic Salmon
This Honey Garlic Salmon recipe combines tender, flaky salmon fillets with a rich, sweet, and savory honey garlic glaze. It’s quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for a delightful lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients:
For the Salmon:
• 🐟 2 salmon fillets (150–200g each, skin on or off)
• 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 🥄 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
• 🍯 3 tablespoons honey
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 🍶 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 🥄 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for a thicker sauce)
• 🥄 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
For Garnish:
• 🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped
• 🍋 Lemon wedges
• 🥄 Sesame seeds (optional)
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Instructions:
1. Prepare the Salmon:
o Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
o Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
o In a small bowl, mix together:
Honey
Garlic
Lemon juice
Soy sauce
Cornstarch (if using)
3. Cook the Salmon:
o Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
o Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin is on) and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the edges turn golden.
o Flip the fillets and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
4. Add the Sauce:
o Pour the honey garlic sauce over the salmon in the skillet.
o Spoon the sauce over the salmon while cooking for 1–2 more minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the salmon.
5. Rest and Serve:
o Remove from heat and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes.
o Plate the salmon and drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
6. Garnish:
o Sprinkle with fresh parsley, sesame seeds, and serve with lemon wedges.
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Serving Suggestions:
• Serve with steamed jasmine rice, garlic mashed potatoes, or quinoa.
• Pair with steamed broccoli, roasted asparagus, or a fresh side salad.
Enjoy your delicious Honey Garlic Salmon – sweet, savory, and absolutely irresistible! 🍯🧄🐟✨