Honey Garlic Salmon 

This Honey Garlic Salmon recipe delivers a garlicky, sweet, and sticky glaze over tender salmon fillets. It’s quick and healthy perfect for a weeknight dinner or an elegant yet simple meal. From prep to plate, you can have it ready in just about 15 minutes making it feel like something you’d splurge on at a trendy restaurant without the fuss.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients 

• 12 oz salmon, cut into 2–3 fillet strips

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon warm water

• 1½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ lemon, sliced into wedges

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the Salmon
   Season the salmon fillets all over with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Set aside.

2. Mix the Glaze
   In a small bowl, stir together the honey, warm water, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), and a pinch of salt until well combined.

3. Sear the Salmon
   Heat an oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat. Add the olive oil. Place the salmon skin-side down and cook for about 1 minute. Flip, cook for another 1 minute, then flip again so the skin side is down once more.

4. Add Garlic & Glaze
   Toss the minced garlic into the skillet and sauté until slightly browned. Pour in the honey glaze and add the lemon wedges. Let the sauce simmer and reduce until it turns sticky and glossy.

5. Optional Broil
   If you like a little char, you can finish the salmon under a high broiler (around 500°F / 260°C) for about 1 minute just until lightly charred on top.

6. Garnish & Serve
   Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and serve immediately.

Nutrients / Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 251 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 13 g (including 12 g sugar), Protein: 23 g, Fat: 12 g

• Saturated Fat: 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g

• Cholesterol: 62 mg, Sodium: 52 mg, Potassium: 589 mg

• Fiber: 0.2 g, Vitamin A: 172 IU, Vitamin C: 4 mg, Calcium: 23 mg, Iron: 1 mg