Honey Glazed Salmon 🍯🔥 Sticky, Sweet-Savory, and Fast Enough for Weeknights

Honey Glazed Salmon is the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and rich — pan-seared or baked with a glossy honey-garlic glaze that caramelizes into every bite. It’s quick, wildly flavorful, and perfect with rice, greens, or roasted veggies.

Ingredients (Serves 2–4)

• 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin on or off)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

Honey Glaze

• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or rice vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or ginger for kick

Instructions

Step 1: Season and Sear

Pat salmon dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon skin-side down (or presentation side down) for 3–4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 2–3 more minutes.

Step 2: Add the Glaze

Reduce heat to medium. Pour glaze into pan around salmon. Let it bubble and reduce, spooning over fish until it thickens and coats each fillet (about 1–2 minutes).

Step 3: Serve

Plate salmon with extra glaze drizzled on top. Serve hot with lemon wedges or herbs.

Oven Option

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
• Place seasoned salmon on a lined baking sheet
• Whisk glaze and brush half over salmon
• Bake for 10–12 minutes, brush with remaining glaze, then broil for 1–2 minutes to caramelize

Flavor Variations

• Swap soy for miso or tamari for gluten-free
• Add a splash of orange juice or zest to the glaze
• Use maple syrup or brown sugar instead of honey
• Finish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions

Serving Ideas

• Serve over jasmine rice or quinoa
• Pair with roasted broccoli, asparagus, or green beans
• Add to a rice bowl with avocado, cucumber, and greens
• Try in lettuce wraps with sriracha mayo and cabbage slaw

Pro Tips

• Let salmon come to room temp before searing for even cooking
• Don’t overcrowd the skillet — sear in batches if needed
• If glaze reduces too fast, add a splash of water or lemon juice
• Salmon is done when it flakes easily and reads 125–130°F inside

Final Thoughts

Honey Glazed Salmon is sticky, rich, and just sweet enough — a fast flavor win that works for weeknights or date nights alike. From pan to plate in under 20 minutes, it’s bold, balanced, and endlessly pairable.

Glaze it. Caramelize it. Serve it hot. 🍯🔥🐟

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