Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
A quick and easy dish featuring salmon coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and impressive enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds Salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste and place the salmon skin side up in the pan.
- Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and opaque.
- Remove the salmon from the pan and cover it with foil to keep warm.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring gently.
- Add water, soy sauce, and honey to the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water, then pour into the pan while whisking.
- Cook for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked salmon to the pan, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by reducing honey to 2 tablespoons if desired.
- Store any extra sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 800mgSugar: 10g
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