Description
This Honey Glazed Salmon recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, highlighted by a rich honey-soy glaze and a blend of spices. The salmon filets are quickly seared in a skillet and then broiled to perfection, resulting in a tender, flavorful dish with a beautifully caramelized glaze. Ideal for a nutritious and impressive weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Seasoning
- 3 filets Skin On Salmon (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Granulated Garlic
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
Glaze
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
- Juice from 1 Lemon
Instructions
- Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then mix together salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, paprika, and chili powder in a small bowl. Evenly season the salmon filets with this spice mixture and set aside.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to the highest broil setting and adjust the oven rack to the middle position to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Glaze and Start Cooking: In a 10-inch or larger oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, combine olive oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk these together to form the glaze, then place the salmon filets skin side down into the skillet.
- Sear the Salmon: Cook the salmon skin side down for 3 minutes in the glaze mixture, basting continuously with a metal spoon to coat the fish and develop a rich glaze.
- Broil the Salmon: Transfer the entire skillet with the salmon to the oven. Broil for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness, until the salmon is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
- Serve: Once cooked, spoon additional glaze over the salmon filets before serving. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy your flavorful honey glazed salmon!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, skin-on salmon filets about 6 ounces each.
- Adjust broil time depending on thickness of the salmon and desired doneness.
- Continuously basting while searing helps develop a rich, sticky glaze.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer salmon to a broiler pan or baking sheet before broiling.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a balanced meal.
