Honey Glazed Salmon (Print version)
Tender salmon fillets cooked in a sticky honey-soy garlic glaze with lemon, butter, and crisp skillet edges.
# Ingredients:
For the salmon
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4 salmon fillets, about 6 oz (170 g) each
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
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1 tablespoon olive oil
For the honey glaze
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/3 cup (110 g) honey
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3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds, optional
# Instructions:
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Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and chili flakes until smooth.
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Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter, then add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the honey mixture and let it bubble for 1 minute. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down if using skin-on salmon, then spoon glaze over the tops while they cook for 3-4 minutes.
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Transfer the skillet to a middle oven rack and broil for 3-5 minutes, until the glaze is glossy and the salmon flakes at the thickest part.
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Spoon extra glaze over the salmon. Finish with parsley and sesame seeds, then serve right away.
# Good to know:
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Use center-cut fillets for the most even cooking.
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The glaze thickens more as it cools on the plate.
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Best served right away with rice or vegetables.