Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Sticky and sweet, this easy honey garlic glazed salmon is one of the best salmon recipes to add to your weeknight dinner rotation. It comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients, in one pan, and in under 25 minutes. It's delicious, flaky, garlicky, and is packed with so much flavour. This honey glazed salmon is a keeper.

Why You'll Love this Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

• Quick and easy. We love easy weeknight dinners around here, and seafood tends to be at the top of the list since it cooks fast and it is highly nutritious. This easy salmon filet recipe is ready to serve in just 25 minutes (including prep!). If you love this honey garlic glazed salmon, then you will love our Baked Maple Salmon, Teriyaki Salmon, and Creamy Garlic Shrimp.
• A healthy and nutritious meal. Salmon is high in protein and nutrients, loaded with omega-3's and vitamins. It's a good source of healthy unsaturated fats that can benefit your cholesterol levels — so you can feel good about feeding your family real food.
• Loaded with flavor. With just a handful of simple ingredients, the flavor of this honey glazed salmon dish is incredible. It's sweet and savory and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

To make this delicious honey garlic glazed salmon, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• salmon fillets - I prefer to keep the skin on, as it helps with easy cooking (provides a layer of protection between the skillet and the salmon), making it easy to flip and remove from the pan. You can choose to eat the skin or remove it after cooking.
• salt and pepper - to season the salmon.
• olive oil - for searing the salmon
• honey garlic glaze - made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and lemon juice (or substitute with lime juice).
• green onions - for garnish on top.

You will also need a 12-inch skillet (I used a cast-iron skillet).

How to Make the Best Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

1. Prepare and sear the salmon. Pat dry salmon fillets and season with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. In a large skillet, heat oil for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles. Sear the salmon fillets for 5-6 minutes on each side (skin side facing up first), until golden brown and fully cooked. When salmon is cooked, the flesh will turn opaque, and it will flake easily when inserting a fork. Transfer the cooked salmon onto a plate. 
2. Make the honey garlic glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, water, cornstarch and lemon juice. Whisk well to combine until the cornstarch dissolves. Set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant over medium heat, about 1 minute. Pour in sauce mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir continously until thickened to a desired consistency.
3. Assemble and serve. Return the cooked salmon to the skillet and toss well to coat evenly. Garnish with green onions and serve warm with a bowl of steamed rice.

How to Serve Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Serve honey garlic glazed salmon with a over steamed rice or cauliflower rice and a side of veggies to add some fiber. Some of my favourites to serve with this are:

• Creamy Mashed Potatoes or Creamy Garlic Mashed Cauliflower (for an option lower in carbohydrates)
• Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms
• Garlic Green Geans
• Roasted Asparagus or Air Fryer Asparagus
• Roasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes
• Air Fryer Vegetables

You can also assemble this salmon into an Asian rice bowl with avocado, greens, cucumber, roe, and seaweed.

For more delicious sides to serve with salmon, check out our 25 Side Dishes for Salmon.

How to Store

Leftover salmon will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days when stored in an airtight storage container. Allow the fish to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator.

Reheat salmon in a skillet over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes, or in the microwave for about 1 minute. You can also reheat in a preheated oven or air fryer at 300F for about 5-10 minutes until warmed through.

You can also eat leftovers cold over a salad or in a sandwich. Serve it whole in a sandwich or combine the flakes with mayo and seasonings for a salmon salad sandwich.

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