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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

A close-up of a perfectly cooked salmon fillet topped with a thick, shiny Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon sauce and chopped nuts.
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Follow this simple recipe to make sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic glazed salmon using your preferred cooking method.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or prepare your skillet for pan-searing.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and ginger until well combined. This is your glaze.
  4. If baking: Place salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush half of the glaze over the fillets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through cooking, until the salmon flakes easily.
  5. If pan-searing: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon presentation-side down for 3-4 minutes until browned. Flip the salmon. Brush the top with half the glaze. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze and cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
  6. If air frying: Place salmon in the air fryer basket. Brush with half the glaze. Air fry at 380°F (195°C) for 6 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze and cook for another 3-5 minutes until done.
  7. Remove salmon from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • To prevent the honey from burning, especially when pan-searing or air frying, apply the final layer of glaze only during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • For a thicker glaze, simmer the sauce mixture separately on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced before brushing onto the fish.
  • Serve this salmon with steamed broccoli or white rice to soak up extra glaze.

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