20-Minute Honey Garlic Salmon for an Effortless Mother's Day Dinner
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This is the weeknight dinner hero you've been waiting for. Tender, flaky salmon fillets are pan-seared and coated in a sticky, sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that's simply irresistible. It's a restaurant-quality meal that comes together in under 20 minutes, perfect for making any evening feel a little more special.
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Cook's Notes
The magic of this honey garlic salmon lies in its perfectly balanced sauce. The combination of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, bright lemon juice, and fragrant garlic creates a glaze that is truly more than the sum of its parts. As the sauce reduces in the pan, it thickens into a sticky coating that caramelizes beautifully on the seared salmon, infusing every bite with a flavour that’s both complex and comforting. The garlic becomes sweet and aromatic, losing its raw bite and melting into the background of this incredible flavour bomb.
For the best results, use salmon fillets that are roughly the same thickness to ensure even cooking. While this recipe is fantastic as is, don't be afraid to make it your own. You can swap the honey for maple syrup for a different kind of sweetness, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a gentle kick of heat. This honey garlic salmon is spectacular served over a bed of fluffy rice with a side of steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus to soak up any extra glaze. Leftovers, if you have any, are fantastic flaked into a salad the next day.
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk in the cornstarch until smooth.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side up. Cook for 4-6 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
Flip the salmon fillets carefully. Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture over and around the salmon. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fillets as they cook, until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce has thickened and become a glaze. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the heat. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions and serve immediately, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the top.
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