Honey garlic salmon is just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes to make for an easy, healthy and delicious weeknight salmon dinner!
If you even start to say "honey garlic," I am jumping in with both feet.
It's kind of a thing.
The most popular recipe here at Family Food on the Table is this 15 minute honey garlic chicken, a must try for a dinner that everyone will rave about! Or try this slow cooker honey garlic chicken for a hands off version.
There's also honey garlic pork chops and honey garlic shrimp. Can't stop, won't stop!
Today, salmon is getting the royal treatment.
Honey garlic salmon is so flavorful with the savory seared filets and this scrumptious sauce that you are going to want to slurp up.
Plus it's only 5 ingredients and you've probably already got them in your kitchen.
And it's SO quick and easy to make! Just sear the salmon in your skillet, add the sauce in the last couple of minutes and dinner is done.
Gosh I love it when I can serve a meal that's healthy and delicious and I didn't have to work very hard at it.
OK, let's get cooking.
Ingredient Notes:
Salmon: I prefer wild salmon because it has more flavor and is a tad healthier than farmed salmon, but either will work. Just make sure your salmon is completely thawed if it's been frozen.
Soy sauce: I use low-sodium soy sauce so I can control the amount of sodium in this recipe. If you have regular, that's fine too but maybe skip seasoning the salmon with salt.
Red pepper flakes: I love the very slight kick this gives to the sauce. If you aren't a fan, skip it or substitute fresh ground black pepper.
Sauce: Some people may prefer to double the sauce. This makes plenty for serving with the salmon, but it is addictive. If you want lots of sauce for drizzling all over your rice and veggies, you may want to make extra.
We love this paired with some steamed rice and a steamed veggie like broccoli or green beans. Quick bok choy with ginger and garlic would be a fantastic pairing as well.
And if you want to add some toppings, you know I support that. Sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped peanuts or sriracha are all good options.
That's it, you are ready to eat!
I hope you give this a try for a new, healthy and delicious way to enjoy a quick salmon dinner.
Happy cooking!
XO,
Kathryn
Honey Garlic Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 (1-inch thick) salmon filets, about 6 oz. each
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, adjust for heat)
For serving (optional):
- Steamed brown or white rice
Toppings (optional):
- Sliced green onions, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped peanuts, red pepper flakes or sriracha, etc.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Lightly season the salmon with salt and pepper. (Go easy because the soy sauce has plenty of sodium.) Add the salmon filets to the skillet and cook on one side for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, in a small bowl until well combined.
- Flip the salmon filets over and cook on the other side for 5 minutes or until almost cooked through.
- Add the sauce to the pan and stir to coat with the salmon. Cook until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce is warm, about 1 minute more.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings and over steamed rice, if desired.
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Need more healthy salmon recipes in your life? Same.
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