Introduction

This easy crispy honey garlic glazed salmon is a perfect weeknight dinner that combines sweet and savory flavors with a deliciously crisp skin. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s both healthy and satisfying.

The image shows four square pieces of grilled salmon with a golden brown, slightly charred surface, arranged closely on a white plate. Each piece is topped with chopped green onions and small pieces of garlic, all covered in a shiny, dark brown glaze that pools lightly on the white marbled surface beneath the plate. The salmon’s texture is flaky and moist, with grill marks on the top layers, highlighting the juicy and tender inside of the fish. The scene has a warm tone and a close-up focus that emphasizes the freshness and glossiness of the sauce. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip the fillets carefully, brush half of the glaze over the top, and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily (internal temperature should reach 145°F).
Step 5: Drizzle the remaining glaze over the salmon, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra crispiness, press down gently on the fillets with a spatula during the first few minutes of cooking.
Substitute maple syrup for honey to add a different sweetness profile.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze for a spicy kick.

Storage

Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to maintain crispiness, or warm briefly in the microwave.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of several pieces of cooked salmon placed closely together on a white plate with a shiny brown sauce covering the top layer of the salmon. The salmon pieces have a light orange color with visible grilled marks, and the sauce looks thick and glossy, pooling slightly on the plate. There are small green onion pieces sprinkled on top of the sauce, adding a fresh green color on the mostly orange and brown surface. The skin of the salmon is slightly visible at the base, giving a textured look. The background is a white marbled texture that softly contrasts with the vibrant salmon and sauce. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen salmon for this recipe?

Yes, but be sure to thaw the salmon completely and pat it dry before cooking to achieve crispy skin and even cooking.

What can I serve with honey garlic glazed salmon?

This salmon pairs well with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.

Easy Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon Recipe

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This Easy Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets topped with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. The salmon is cooked skin-side down in a skillet until golden and crispy, then finished with a flavorful glaze and garnished with fresh green onions. It’s a quick, delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Author: zara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt

Ingredients

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Salmon and Glaze

4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare Salmon: Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.
Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic, mixing well to create the flavorful honey garlic glaze.
Cook Salmon Skin-Side Down: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down carefully in the hot oil and cook for about 4 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Flip and Glaze: Flip the salmon fillets gently and brush half of the honey garlic glaze over the top. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Finish and Garnish: Drizzle the remaining glaze over the cooked salmon fillets. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving to add freshness and color.