This quick and tasty honey garlic salmon is a meal you’ll want to make again and again—cooked entirely in a frying pan in just 10 minutes!
Recipe Overview
This honey garlic salmon is incredibly easy to whip up, getting dinner on the table in under 15 minutes! With a quick homemade honey garlic sauce that cooks right in the pan with the salmon fillet, it’s a flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. If you love this recipe, you’ll definitely want to check out my brown sugar soy sauce salmon for another tasty option!
Recipe Ingredients
- 10 oz salmon fillet
- salt and pepper – to season salmon
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsp honey
- ¼ lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Kitchen Equipment Used
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Silicone spatula
- Measuring spoons – this is a magnetic set that sticks together in the drawer to keep organized.
How To Make Honey Garlic Salmon
Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
STEP 1: In a small bowl, mix together 3 Tbsp honey, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
STEP 2: Generously season the 10 oz salmon fillet with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a frying pan with a little cooking oil over high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the salmon skin side down and sear for 2-3 minutes.
STEP 3: Lower the heat to medium-low, flip the salmon so it’s skin side up, and pour the honey garlic sauce over it. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and opaque. Remove from heat and scoop the delicious sauce over the top of the salmon before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Keep an eye on the salmon while it cooks. It’s at its best when it’s just flaky and opaque—overcooking can make it dry!
- As soon as the salmon is done, remove it from the pan to stop the cooking process.
- Serve the salmon with some veggies and rice, and don’t forget to drizzle extra sauce on both for added flavor!
How To Store Leftovers
- REFRIGERATE – Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- REHEAT – This can be reheated in the microwave, frying pan on low heat or oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until it’s heated through.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz salmon fillet
- salt and pepper - to season salmon
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 3 Tbsp honey
- ¼ lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together 3 Tbsp honey, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
- Generously season the 10 oz salmon fillet with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a frying pan with a little cooking oil over high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the salmon skin side down and sear for 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, flip the salmon so it’s skin side up, and pour the honey garlic sauce over it. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and opaque. Remove from heat and scoop the delicious sauce over the top of the salmon before serving.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.