20 Minute Honey Glazed Salmon
Everybody needs a go-to salmon recipe, and I think this Honey Glazed Salmon will become yours! Wonderful with rice and veggies, it makes a great weeknight dinner.
I’m not going to mince my words for this Honey Glazed Salmon recipe. It’s a winner, and a keeper! The glaze has the most amazing taste. It’s rich and buttery, sweet and tangy. We can’t get enough of it in my house, and I’ve been making it once a week this summer!
I think this recipe is awesome for hot summer weeknights, because it’s made entirely in the skillet! No need to fire up the oven.
I like to double the glaze ingredients and then pour it over the rice and veggies as well. It has amazing flavor, you won’t regret doing this!
Recipe Substitutions
This honey garlic salmon has plenty of substitutions so you can use what you have in the fridge! Here are a few ideas:
- Instead of soy sauce, feel free to use tamari.
- Instead of honey, use brown sugar or agave syrup.
- Instead of lemon juice, try lime juice, or substitute with a light vinegar.
I have some of the best salmon recipes on my site! Try Salmon Meunière, Easy Bruschetta Salmon, Brown Sugar Smoked Salmon or Easy Salmon Patties.
Serving Suggestions
I think this salmon recipe is perfect with brown rice, jasmine rice or cauliflower rice! Pair it with marinated green beans, French lentil salad, steamed broccoli or my sesame asparagus for a complete meal.
Storing Leftover Salmon
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave in short bursts, adding a splash of water or lemon juice to loosen the glaze.
I hope that you love this honey glazed salmon recipe! If you make it, I’d love to hear how it went for you (and any modifications you made) in the comments below.
20 Minute Honey Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
For garnish (optional)
- Fresh herbs, chopped parsley, green onions, rosemary, baby dill
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pat the salmon filets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the salmon filets with salt and pepper.
- Season the salmon — Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Add salmon filets (skin side down) to the hot oil. Sear for 4-5 minutes until a golden brown crust begins to form.
- Carefully flip with a fish turner and cook another 3-4 minutes (depending on thickness), until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125 degrees Fahrenheit using an instant read thermometer. Remove the salmon from the skillet and transfer to a plate to rest.
- Next, make the glaze. Reduce the heat for the skillet to low-medium and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes to reduce the skillet temperature so the butter doesn’t burn. To the skillet, add the butter. Once melted, stir in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Next, add the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Stir and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens a bit.
- Return cooked salmon filets to the skillet. Spoon the glaze over the filets for 1 minute, allowing the sauce to bubble and coat the fish.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges or fresh herbs.
