Easy Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon (Print View)
Crispy glazed salmon balances sweet honey and savory garlic in a simple, satisfying dish ready in 30 minutes.
# Components:
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01 - 4 skin-on salmon fillets
02 - 1/4 cup honey
03 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - Chopped green onions, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic until well blended.
03 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4 minutes or until the skin is golden and crisp.
04 - Flip the fillets gently, brush half of the glaze over the tops, and continue to cook for another 3–4 minutes or until the salmon is just cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
05 - Drizzle the remaining glaze over the salmon fillets. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions right before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in about 25 minutes start to finish
- Uses ingredients you probably have already
- Perfect balance of sweet honey and tangy savoriness
- Crispy on the outside while staying moist and flaky inside
- Versatile for both rushed weeknights and elegant dinners
02 -
- Rich in lean protein
- Wild salmon offers heart-healthy omega-three fats
- Minimal prep and cleanup needed
03 -
- Always dry the salmon thoroughly for the crispiest finish
- If you want extra crunch dust the skin lightly with rice flour before placing it in the skillet Let the fillets rest on a wire rack for a minute after cooking to keep them from steaming and losing that crisp