Description
This easy honey garlic salmon recipe features tender salmon fillets glazed with a sticky, sweet, and garlicky sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, the salmon is first pan-seared to lock in flavor and then broiled to achieve a delightful caramelized finish, making it a perfect quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
SALMON
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1/4 tsp blackening seasoning (optional)
SAUCE
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and optional blackening seasoning. Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Preheat broiler and adjust rack: Position the oven rack to the middle level and preheat the broiler. Placing the salmon too close to the broiler element may burn the sauce, so keep it at this middle distance.
- Make the sauce: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add butter and olive oil. Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic, water, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Stir and cook the mixture for about 30 seconds until heated through, releasing the aromas and slightly thickening the sauce.
- Sear the salmon: Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the skillet skin-side down if the skin is on. Cook for 3 minutes, frequently spooning the sauce over the top to baste and infuse flavor.
- Broil the salmon: Transfer the skillet with the salmon under the broiler. Broil for 5-6 minutes, basting once more during the cooking time to achieve a beautifully caramelized, sticky glaze and ensure the salmon is cooked to your liking.
- Serve and garnish: Remove from oven and garnish with freshly minced parsley if desired. Serve immediately for a delicious, flavorful dish.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to broiler without disturbing the salmon.
- Adjust sriracha quantity based on desired spice level; omit for a milder sauce.
- Ensure the salmon is patted dry well to achieve a nice sear and prevent steaming.
- Watch closely when broiling to avoid burning the honey glaze due to its high sugar content.
- Optional blackening seasoning adds smoky heat but can be omitted if unavailable or undesired.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
