Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Serves 4 servings

Prep: 15 minutes • Cook: 15 minutes

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Tender salmon coated in a sticky honey-garlic glaze with fresh ginger and a splash of lime for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and bright flavors. Salmon provides high-quality protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fats, making this an easy meal that is both satisfying and nutrient-rich.

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon jarred ginger)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 1/2 medium lime)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with smoked paprika and black pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut aminos, lime juice, garlic, and ginger.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the honey-garlic mixture into the skillet around the salmon.
  7. The honey-garlic glaze can thicken and darken quickly. Reduce the heat before adding it and remove the skillet from the heat once the glaze lightly coats the salmon.
  8. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, spooning the bubbling glaze over the salmon frequently, until the glaze thickens slightly and the salmon reaches your preferred doneness.
  9. Remove from the heat and allow the salmon to rest for 2 minutes.
  10. Spoon the remaining glaze over each fillet and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes & Tips

  • Keep the heat moderate after adding the honey glaze because the natural sugars can burn quickly.
  • For a slightly less sweet glaze, reduce the honey to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
  • Pairs especially well with steamed broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower rice, brown rice, or a crisp cucumber salad.
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Leftover salmon is excellent served cold over a salad or grain bowl, or reheated gently.
Nutrition: 365 cal • 39g protein • 18g fat • 13g carbs