Honey Garlic Salmon Pan Seared
Diet : GF, NF
Calories: 21
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
This pan-fried Honey Garlic Salmon is a family favorite, with a perfect balance of sweet honey and savory garlic in a rich, sticky glaze. The salmon is golden and crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious—perfect for a weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 4 (24 oz) Salmon fillets skin-on or skinless
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Paprika (optional for extra color and flavor)
- ¼ cup (30 g) All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Honey garlic sauce
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4 large Garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Water (to thin the sauce if needed)
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch optional for a thicker sauce)
- Fresh parsley, chives, or green onions for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Coat the salmon fillets in flour and dust off excess.4 Salmon fillets, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Paprika (optional, ¼ cup All-purpose flour
- Honey garlic sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.2 tbsp Honey, ¼ cup Soy sauce, 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice, ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, ¼ cup Water , 1 tbsp Cornstarch , Fresh parsley, chives, or green onions
- Sear the salmon: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side up and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until almost cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.1 tbsp Olive oil
- Make the honey garlic sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low in the same pan. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.2 tbsp Unsalted butter, 4 large Garlic cloves
- Coat the salmon: Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the fillets. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until glazed and fully cooked.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve with lemon slices. Pair with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.Lemon slices
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