Honey Garlic Salmon

This honey garlic salmon is salmon fillets seared to perfection and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. The perfect easy and healthy dinner for a busy weeknight!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 283kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds salmon fillets
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the salmon skin side up in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Remove the salmon from the pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the water, soy sauce and honey to the pan; bring to a simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water.
Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened.
Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

This recipe works with both fresh salmon and frozen salmon. If you use frozen salmon, be sure to thaw it completely, then use a paper towel to blot the moisture off the fillets so that they will brown nicely.
Be sure not to overcook your salmon! The salmon is done when the flesh is opaque and it flakes easily with a fork.

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