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Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

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A quick and easy recipe featuring perfectly tender salmon with crispy skin, glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably mild, runny honey like clover)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to season (kosher salt preferred)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until combined. Set aside.
  3. Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Press lightly with a spatula to keep skin flat against the pan. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
  5. Carefully flip the salmon fillets and add the butter to the pan. Spoon melted butter over the top of the fillets as they cook for another 2-3 minutes for medium doneness (internal temperature around 125°F / 52°C).
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the honey garlic glaze over the salmon. Spoon the glaze continuously over the fillets, letting it thicken slightly and coat the fish evenly, about 2 minutes.
  7. Remove the salmon from the pan and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking to ensure crispy skin. Do not move fillets while searing to prevent sticking. Add glaze at the end to avoid burning sugars. Let salmon rest before serving for juicy, tender flesh. If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of water or lower heat.

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