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Sticky Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

Sticky Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon makes dinner feel like a gourmet restaurant experience right at your kitchen counter. Perfectly seared fish drizzled with a sweet and savory glaze guarantees a memorable meal that takes just minutes to prepare.


Ingredients

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Primary Proteins:

  • 4 salmon filets

Supporting Seasonings:

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon blackening seasoning

Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat 4 salmon fillets dry and generously sprinkle ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp paprika, and ¼ tsp blackening seasoning across your fish.
  2. Melt 3 Tbsp butter with 2 tsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until butter is completely liquefied and bubbling.
  3. Add 6 minced garlic cloves to the butter mixture and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour ½ cup honey, 3 Tbsp water, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sriracha, and 2 Tbsp lemon juice into the saucepan, stirring continuously.
  5. Simmer the glaze on medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes, watching for it to thicken and reduce slightly.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F or prepare your grill to medium-high heat.
  7. Cook salmon for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F, ensuring fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  8. Generously brush your cooked salmon with the warm honey garlic glaze just before serving.

Notes

  • Salt helps draw out moisture, creating a better sear on your salmon fillets before glazing.
  • Letting the glaze simmer reduces it to a rich, sticky consistency that clings perfectly to the fish.
  • Fresh garlic provides the most robust flavor, so avoid using pre-minced garlic from a jar if possible.
  • For a low-carb option, replace honey with a sugar-free sweetener like monk fruit syrup to keep the glaze’s texture and shine.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salmon
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 466 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 718 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 105 mg