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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Name: Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 unit salmon fillets; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp minced garlic; 0.5 tsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Craving something sweet, salty, and satisfying with zero cleanup stress?

Total: 15 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: easy
Calories: 522
Cost: $$$/serving

When you've had a long day, the last thing you want is a mountain of dishes or a complicated multi-step recipe. This honey garlic salmon is your shortcut to a gourmet feel without the effort. It uses a simple glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the pan, creating a sticky, delicious coating that pairs perfectly with rice or steamed greens. It’s fast, flavorful, and honestly feels like a hug in dinner form when you just need to get fed and get to bed.

Ingredients

2 unit salmon fillets
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp minced garlic
0.5 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp olive oil
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Method

1 Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and lightly season with a pinch of salt.
2 In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
3 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 4 minutes on one side.
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4 Flip the fillets and pour the sauce over them. Cook for another 3-4 minutes while spooning the sauce over the fish until it thickens into a glaze.
5 Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Variations

Vegetarian Swap — Replace the salmon fillets with thick slices of firm tofu or cauliflower steaks.
Spice it up — Add a teaspoon of sriracha to the sauce for a spicy kick.