Honey-Glazed Salmon Fillet
A beautifully pan-seared salmon fillet coated in a glossy, sweet, and tangy honey-soy reduction.
14 min
Cook time
2
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
~480
Calories
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories · kcal
32
Protein · g
19
Carbs · g
31
Fat · g
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (skin on) — 2 fillets
- Honey — 2 tbsp
- Soy sauce — 2 tbsp
- Olive oil — 1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced — 2 cloves
- Lemon juice — 1 tbsp
Method
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with kitchen paper and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- 5
Flip the fillets carefully and pour the honey-soy mixture into the pan.
- 6
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, spooning the bubbling glaze over the salmon repeatedly as it thickens to a syrup consistency.
- 7
Remove from the heat once the salmon is cooked through and the glaze coats the fish thickly.
Allergens to check
Fish, Soy
Why this works
The natural richness of the fatty salmon provides a perfect canvas for the umami-packed soy sauce and the floral sweetness of honey, while lemon juice cuts through the fat to balance the profile.
Equipment
Non-stick frying pan, Tongs, Small bowl, Spatula
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