Description
Honey Soy Glazed Salmon is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the savory depth of soy sauce, creating a flavor explosion that will make your taste buds sing. This quick and easy recipe features tender salmon fillets marinated in a rich glaze, then seared to perfection. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, serve it alongside rice or vegetables for a stunning meal that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the Salmon: Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat Your Pan: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.
- Sear the Salmon: Place marinated salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- Add Flavor: Spoon extra marinade over the salmon while cooking.
- Finish Cooking: Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through but juicy. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg