Honey Garlic Salmon: a kitchen method

A pan of honey garlic salmon topped with a savory sauce and garnished with parsley and lemon.

This honey garlic salmon is salmon fillets seared to perfection and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. The reliable straightforward and healthy dinner for a busy weeknight!

I’m always looking for unfussy seafood recipes that my whole family will enjoy. Some of our favorites include grilled tilapia, garlic butter shrimp, grilled swordfish and this tasty honey garlic salmon.

First came honey garlic chicken, which has been pinned over a million times! Then came honey garlic shrimp which is just as fabulous as the chicken version. And now I’m bringing you a new version of this go-to with honey garlic salmon. The 4 ingredient sauce just makes this dish special, and is such a great way to dress up plain salmon.

Honey Garlic Salmon Ingredients

To make this recipe, you will need salmon fillets, olive oil, salt, pepper, honey, garlic, soy sauce, water, cornstarch and parsley. You can also garnish the dish with lemon wedges.

How Do You Make Honey Garlic Salmon?

Heat the olive oil in a pan or large skillet. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Sear the salmon on both sides until it is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the pan and cover to keep warm. Add the garlic to the pan, then stir in the soy sauce, honey and water. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer. Whisk the cornstarch with cold water, then add the cornstarch slurry to the pan. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until it is thick. Return the salmon to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the top of the fish. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Tips For The Reliable Dish

This recipe works with both fresh salmon and frozen salmon. If you use frozen salmon, be sure to thaw it completely, then use a paper towel to blot the moisture off the fillets so that they will brown nicely.
Be sure not to overcook your salmon! The salmon is done when the flesh is opaque and it flakes easily with a fork.
Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container for 2 days. Reheat leftovers over low heat on the stove or in the microwave.
Use fresh minced garlic for the finest results. The kind in a jar doesn’t have as much flavor.

Quick Tip

I recommend serving the salmon over sushi rice or sour cream mashed potatoes, with a green vegetable on the side such as sauteed broccolini.

A spoon pouring sauce on top of salmon fillets.

Recipe FAQs

What is the finest method to cook salmon?

The finest method to cook salmon is one where the exterior gets crunchy while the interior stays tender and enter. This can be achieved by grilling, broiling or pan searing salmon.

What sauce goes finest with salmon?

Salmon pairs well with a variety of sauces. Some of the most popular options include garlic butter sauce, honey garlic sauce, silky dill sauce, honey mustard and pesto.

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Honey garlic salmon served over rice with a side of broccoli.

Flavor Variations

While this recipe is tasty as-is, you can easily customize the flavors to suit your tastes.

Protein: You can use other types of firm fish such as swordfish, halibut or steelhead trout. This sauce is also great on chicken breasts or pork chops.
Sauce: Jazz up the sauce by adding extra ingredients such as ginger, sesame oil, sriracha or sesame seeds.
Toppings: Finish the dish with a sprinkle of sliced toasted almonds, chopped cilantro or sliced green onions.

If you’re looking for a little bit different take on salmon, you’re going to love this recipe!

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Add as Google preferred source Authorthe Makdob kitchen A pan of honey garlic salmon topped with a savory sauce and garnished with parsley and lemon.

This honey garlic salmon is salmon fillets seared to perfection and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. The reliable straightforward and healthy dinner for a busy weeknight! Time Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds salmon fillets
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the salmon skin side up in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Remove the salmon from the pan and place on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the water, soy sauce and honey to the pan; bring to a simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water.
Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened.
Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

This recipe works with both fresh salmon and frozen salmon. If you use frozen salmon, be sure to thaw it completely, then use a paper towel to blot the moisture off the fillets so that they will brown nicely.
Be sure not to overcook your salmon! The salmon is done when the flesh is opaque and it flakes easily with a fork.