Honey Garlic Salmon

Pan-seared salmon fillets are glazed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce that caramelizes right in the skillet. This restaurant-quality dinner comes together in one pan in under 20 minutes, with a glossy sauce perfect for spooning over rice.

By YumYum Editorial · Quick Weeknight

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 12 min · Total: 22 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• to taste Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side up first, 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic to the skillet, cooking 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Whisk in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in butter until the sauce turns glossy.
6. Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over each fillet to coat and warm through, about 1 minute.
7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately with extra sauce spooned on top.