Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon (Printable)

Pan-seared salmon fillets with sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless, patted dry
02 - ½ teaspoon salt
03 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Sauce

04 - ⅓ cup honey
05 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Cooking

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for extra crispiness)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Season salmon fillets on both sides with salt and pepper, pressing gently to adhere.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Add salmon fillets skin-side up (or presentation-side down) to the hot pan. Sear without moving for 4-5 minutes until a golden crust forms.
05 - Flip salmon fillets carefully and add butter to the pan. Cook another 3-4 minutes until salmon is almost cooked through.
06 - Pour honey garlic sauce over the salmon. Let bubble and thicken, spooning sauce over fillets continuously, for 2-3 minutes until salmon is glazed and cooked to desired doneness.
07 - Remove from heat and transfer salmon to serving plates. Drizzle with remaining sauce from the pan.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get restaurant quality crispy skin without any fancy techniques or equipment
  • The glaze comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something special but only have 25 minutes
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan will steam the salmon instead of searing it, so cook in batches if needed
  • The glaze thickens fast once it hits the hot pan, so have everything plated and ready before adding it
03 -
  • Let your salmon come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking for more even results
  • If you love extra crispy skin, lightly dust the presentation side with cornstarch before searing

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