Honey Garlic Salmon
Tender and flaky salmon coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce with soy sauce, fresh lemon, and Dijon mustard. A quick and flavorful seafood dish that's perfect for an easy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For The Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets about 150–180 g each
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
For Garnishing
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 3–4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Carefully turn the salmon and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the salmon and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Spoon the sauce over the fillets and let them cook for another 3–5 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from the heat and spoon the glossy sauce over the salmon again.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and sesame seeds, if using.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.