🍯🧄 Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Sweet, Savory, and Simple to Make

🐟 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin on or off)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Lemon wedges (optional)

🍯 Honey Garlic Glaze

• ⅓ cup honey

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (or rice vinegar)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, adds depth)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional heat)

🔥 Method 1: Pan-Seared (Best Flavor + Glaze)

1️⃣ Season

Pat salmon dry.
Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2️⃣ Sear

Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high.

Place salmon skin-side down (if using skin).
Cook 4–5 minutes without moving.

Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.

Remove salmon temporarily.

3️⃣ Make the Glaze

In same pan (reduce heat to medium):
Add honey, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, mustard.

Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

4️⃣ Finish

Return salmon to pan.
Spoon glaze over top.
Cook 1–2 more minutes until internal temp reaches:

• 125°F (52°C) → Medium

• 130–135°F (54–57°C) → Flaky & perfect

Glaze should be glossy and sticky.

🔥 Method 2: Oven Baked (Easiest)

1️⃣ Preheat to 400°F (200°C)
2️⃣ Place salmon on lined baking sheet
3️⃣ Pour glaze over top
4️⃣ Bake 12–15 minutes
5️⃣ Broil 1–2 minutes for caramelized finish

🍽 Serve With:

• Garlic butter rice

• Roasted asparagus

• Mashed potatoes

• Steamed broccoli

• Quinoa bowl

❓ Q&A – Salmon Success Guide

❓ How do I know when salmon is done?

It flakes easily with a fork and is slightly translucent in the center.

Don’t overcook — it dries fast.

❓ Why is my glaze burning?

Honey burns quickly.
Lower heat once sauce starts bubbling.

❓ Can I use frozen salmon?

Yes — thaw completely and pat very dry first.

❓ Skin on or off?

Skin on helps protect the fish while cooking.
You can remove after cooking if preferred.

❓ Can I air fry it?

Yes!

• 390°F (200°C)

• 7–10 minutes

• Brush glaze on halfway

❓ Too sweet?

Add:

• Extra squeeze lemon

• Splash soy sauce

• ½ tsp rice vinegar

❓ Can I meal prep this?

Yes — keeps 3 days refrigerated.
Reheat gently (microwave at 50% power).