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    Home » Fish & Seafood

    Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

    Published: Aug 31, 2018 / Updated: Mar 5, 2021 / 45 Comments

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    This honey garlic salmon recipe is fast, simple, and the honey garlic sauce is addictive! Your whole family will love this easy weeknight dinner.

    four pieces of easy honey garlic salmon in a skillet

    You can't go wrong with honey glazed salmon. With this recipe, you can have dinner on the table in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.

    I wanted to make this pan-seared salmon recipe as easy and fuss-free as possible. I thought of adding cornstarch to thicken the sauce, but I didn't find that it needed it. There's a ton of similar recipes on the internet, so I wanted to ensure my version is one that I'd keep coming back to.

    This honey salmon recipe only has a handful of everyday ingredients:

    • Salmon
    • Olive oil
    • Soy sauce
    • Lemon Juice
    • Honey
    • Garlic

    four pieces of pan-fried glazed honey garlic salmon in a cast iron skillet

    How to make honey garlic salmon

    • Season the salmon pieces. Sear them over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes/side or until the salmon is just cooked through.
    • You then take the fish out of the pan and add the sauce ingredients into the pan (lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic). Cook until it's thickened, add the fish back in, and voila!

    Pro tip: It's totally up to you if you eat the skin. You could make this with skinless salmon or just peel the skin off once it's cooked.

    close-up of a piece of honey garlic salmon in a white bowl with a fork

    What to serve with honey garlic salmon

    I love serving this with rice and a veggie (broccoli or carrots work great!) or salad.

    I sprinkled a little parsley on top of this dish for the photos. This step adds a bit of freshness, but you can skip it if you wish. I also like to squeeze some lemon over top. Lemon and salmon are a match made in heaven, and the sauce is really sweet, so I like that sweet-tangy balance.

    honey garlic glazed salmon pieces in a cast iron pan

    This honey garlic glazed salmon is also great for picky eaters. Slap a sweet sauce on salmon and it suddenly becomes even more appealing. 😉

    I'm pretty excited about this recipe, and I hope you will enjoy it!

    More easy salmon recipes to try:

    • Sweet Chili Salmon
    • Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
    • Garlic Butter Salmon
    • Maple Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
    • Spinach Artichoke Salmon
    • Easy Salmon Burger Recipe

    close-up of a piece of honey garlic salmon in a skillet

    Will you give this easy honey garlic salmon recipe a try?

    Questions? Ask me in the comments below.

    This easy honey garlic salmon recipe is made right in your skillet in less than 20 minutes. The salmon is pan-fried to perfection, and the honey glaze is totally delicious!

    Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

    This honey garlic salmon recipe is fast, simple, and the honey garlic sauce is addictive! Your whole family will love this easy weeknight dinner.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 17 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 263 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound fresh salmon cut into 4 pieces
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup honey
    • 3 cloves garlic minced

    Instructions
     

    • Season the salmon with salt & pepper.
    • Add the oil to a skillet over medium-high heat, and when it's hot, add the salmon skin side up. Cook it for 4-5 minutes/side or until it's just cooked through. If the oil is splattering everywhere, turn the heat down a bit.
    • Meanwhile, add the lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and garlic to a bowl and stir until it's mixed.
    • Take the fish out of the pan and set aside.
    • Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and let it bubble for a couple of minutes to thicken up. Add the fish back in the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Serve fish with a squeeze of lemon if desired. 

    Notes

    • This recipe is delicious served with rice.
    • The sauce is really sweet, so I like to squeeze some lemon over top before I eat it. 
    • I used wild sockeye salmon.
    • This is the Lodge 10.25" cast iron pan pictured in the post.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
       

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 589mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword honey garlic salmon, honey glazed salmon, honey salmon
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Laura says

      January 20, 2022 at 6:35 PM

      5 stars
      Tried this easy recipe tonight for the first time, and it will not be the last! It was absolutely delicious and will be my go-to salmon recipe!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        January 20, 2022 at 7:21 PM

        Awesome! Thanks for trying the recipe, Laura 🙂

        Reply
    2. Terry Sage says

      March 20, 2021 at 5:25 PM

      Simple to make, and was delicious. Will be making this again. T Sage

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 20, 2021 at 6:46 PM

        Fab!! So glad to hear that, Terry. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Adele says

      February 26, 2021 at 3:29 PM

      5 stars
      Yowza!!! Couldn’t be easier! Btw, I’m from Midwest. We don’t often use fish as much as meat. I’ve had many different types of salmon and I’m unfamiliar w/all the varieties. Thanks Natasha for the clarity. Wild Sockeye. So thats the one that I’ve had and not given up in my search of a great tasting “unfishy taste” of salmon. Move over Portillo’s Hotdogs...😂 this recipe will go viral in my house!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 26, 2021 at 4:10 PM

        Hahaha I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Adele!! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Andrea says

      February 22, 2021 at 10:50 PM

      5 stars
      WOW! I loved this recipe!! I didn’t think I could pull something like this off, but the recipe was so easy to follow and it was DELICIOUS!! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 23, 2021 at 9:35 AM

        Aww that makes me happy!! Thank you!!

        Reply
    5. Marj says

      August 10, 2020 at 8:11 PM

      5 stars
      Very tasty and quick to prepare!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 11, 2020 at 8:57 AM

        Great! So glad you liked it, Marj!

        Reply
    6. Amy L. says

      May 6, 2020 at 12:39 PM

      5 stars
      Natasha, this was another winner and we really enjoyed this salmon recipe! And yes, that sauce is addicting! I'll be making your Honey Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken and Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta to carry us through the weekend. Thank you for making our dinners great!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 6, 2020 at 12:40 PM

        I'm so happy that you enjoyed it, Amy!! So glad you like my recipes. XO

        Reply
    7. Elaine says

      March 13, 2020 at 4:27 PM

      We love salmon but have only enjoyed it grilled. We've tried a few cooktop & oven recipes but this is the first one that we both have said it's a keeper! Will definitely be making this again. So easy, yet delicious. Thank you!

      . Thank You

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 14, 2020 at 9:53 PM

        Oh wow that's awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    8. Natasha says

      December 28, 2019 at 8:49 PM

      Oh wow... sorry to hear that. I wonder what went wrong? Others seem to like the recipe.

      Reply
    9. Brian T Lowe says

      November 28, 2019 at 11:05 PM

      I've baked salmon once and it was great. I'm gonna trust you with this recipe and hope for the best. Based on the reviews I'll love it. Although, I don't understand how anyone can say so much about salmon. Lol.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 30, 2019 at 4:45 PM

        Haha hope you enjoyed it, Brian!

        Reply
    10. sue sawa says

      November 18, 2019 at 4:53 PM

      Natasha,
      I made this for dinner tonight and it was excellent. I used a coated fry pan instead of a cast iron pan. Clean-up was easy. I served it on a bed of arugula with roasted carrots and brussel sprouts as our sides. Will be making this again and again and again.
      Thank you. Five stars for me.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 19, 2019 at 11:03 AM

        So happy you enjoyed it, Sue! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Mar-Yun B Whittaker says

      October 26, 2019 at 3:03 PM

      5 stars
      ❤ great instruction

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 26, 2019 at 7:33 PM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    12. Sarah says

      October 24, 2019 at 12:13 PM

      When you initially put the salmon in do you cook with for 4-5 minute per side? I know you start with the skin side up.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 24, 2019 at 1:03 PM

        You put it in the pan, cook it for 4-5 minutes, flip it, and then cook it another 4-5 minutes. If the salmon is especially thin, you may be able to cook it a little less, though. Hope this helps! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Elaine says

      October 13, 2019 at 4:03 PM

      5 stars
      Best salmon recipe yet!. Hubby will eat salmon but prefers it grilled. Tonight however, this was a winner! Thank you, served with herbed rice & green beans.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 13, 2019 at 5:42 PM

        Yay I am so happy to hear it, Elaine!

        Reply
        • Ms. Berna C says

          February 28, 2020 at 4:20 PM

          5 stars
          I made this with salmon steaks and served it with quinoa and broccoli.....delicious. Thank you for sharing.

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            February 29, 2020 at 12:51 PM

            Wonderful! You're welcome!

            Reply
    14. MaryCay says

      August 22, 2019 at 9:03 AM

      We are not really salmon eaters at our house so my basic question - is there a difference in the types of salmon? Is there one that is mild?
      The sauce sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 22, 2019 at 9:11 AM

        Hi MaryCay! Yup, there's definitely differences in salmon taste, but salmon in general is an oily, "fishy" tasting fish. Personally, I find the ones that are lighter in color usually taste milder. There are quite a few varieties, but I doubt your local grocery store carries more than a couple (I usually see Atlantic salmon which is lighter in color and usually farmed and sockeye salmon which is darker in color, wild caught, and more flavorful). Also, make sure to buy it well before its expiry date.

        Reply
    15. Jackie says

      August 22, 2019 at 8:17 AM

      5 stars
      Made this for date night with roasted cherry tomatoes and rice and it was soo good! I was afraid it would be too sweet but with a squeeze of fresh lemon as suggested in the recipe it’s amazing! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 22, 2019 at 8:23 AM

        I am so pleased to hear it, Jackie! Thanks for leaving me a comment. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Trevor says

      July 30, 2019 at 1:13 PM

      5 stars
      You can’t beat a nice bit of salmon, add to that your sauce and it’s elevated even higher.
      I added One of my home grown chillis and fried some mushrooms before adding the sauce to the pan, delicious meal.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 31, 2019 at 9:34 AM

        So glad you liked it, Trevor!

        Reply
    17. Hannah says

      July 29, 2019 at 6:29 PM

      Thank you for this recipe! I know this may be a dumb question (and maybe you already mentioned this and I missed it) but how long after you put the salmon back in the pan (with the mixture) do you leave it in for (the second time you put the salmon back in the pan)? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 29, 2019 at 6:54 PM

        Not a dumb question! The salmon should be cooked by that point, so I pretty much just spoon the sauce then dish it up. 🙂

        Reply
    18. Lauren Collins says

      July 29, 2019 at 9:51 AM

      Do you think this would work in an oven? I don’t have a cast iron skillet.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 29, 2019 at 9:57 AM

        I'd just use a normal skillet if you have one, but yes, I think it would work in the oven. Not sure on timing, though, without testing it. Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    19. Jada says

      July 12, 2019 at 8:34 PM

      5 stars
      I added some rosemary and dried lemon peel, marinated the salmon in the mixture then proceeded to cook as instructed. I made it with roasted asparagus and rice. So delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 13, 2019 at 11:26 AM

        Sounds delicious! So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    20. Lorie says

      November 3, 2018 at 1:01 PM

      Do you use a cast iron for fish? How do you ensure no sticking? Any tips?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 3, 2018 at 1:08 PM

        Hi Lorie! I didn't have issues with it sticking. My best tip is to ensure the pan is really hot, and resist the urge to move the fish around. If it doesn't seem to want to lift, let it cook until it naturally releases. Hope you like the recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    21. Melissa Griffiths says

      September 4, 2018 at 3:55 PM

      My mouth is watering now - this looks SO good!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 4, 2018 at 7:50 PM

        Thanks so much, Melissa!

        Reply
    22. Marissa says

      August 31, 2018 at 5:52 PM

      5 stars
      This looks so juicy and flavorful, Natasha! I love that it's simple enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough to serve at a dinner party! Just lovely...

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 1, 2018 at 5:20 PM

        Aww thanks so much, Marissa!!

        Reply

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