Description
Mouthwatering honey glazed salmon brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with elegant simplicity. Fresh salmon fillets caramelized with golden honey create a perfect balance of sweet and savory that will delight you from first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Glaze and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Meticulously dry salmon fillets using a clean kitchen towel, then generously season both surfaces with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Warm olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over robust medium-high heat until the surface shimmers with potential energy.
- Gently position salmon fillets skin-side up in the heated skillet, allowing each piece to develop a rich golden-brown crust for approximately 3-4 minutes without disturbing.
- Delicately flip the fillets using a flexible spatula, cooking the alternate side for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish reaches a perfect pearlescent interior with an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove salmon and set aside on a pristine serving plate, maintaining its hard-earned caramelization.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and introduce honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and optional red pepper flakes into the same cooking vessel.
- Whisk the ingredients together, allowing the mixture to simmer and transform into a luxurious, slightly thickened glaze with a glossy sheen.
- Carefully return salmon to the skillet, tenderly bathing each fillet with the aromatic honey mixture, ensuring complete and elegant coating.
- Allow salmon to absorb the glaze for an additional 1-2 minutes, periodically spooning the liquid over the fish to maximize flavor integration.
- Transfer glazed salmon to individual serving plates, drizzling any remaining golden sauce from the skillet.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or delicate chives, presenting a vibrant, restaurant-quality dish ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Blot salmon thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispy golden-brown sear without steaming the fish.
- Choose fresh, high-quality salmon with firm flesh and a vibrant color for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust honey glaze spiciness by controlling red pepper flakes – add more for heat or omit completely for a milder taste.
- Transform this recipe into a low-carb or keto-friendly option by using a sugar-free honey substitute or monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg