Honey garlic salmon is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the savory notes of garlic and soy sauce. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on or skinless, about 6 ounces each
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening the sauce)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- While the salmon is cooking, prepare the honey garlic sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice until well combined. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix in the cornstarch as well.
- Once the salmon is seared, pour the honey garlic sauce over the fillets, making sure to coat them evenly.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the salmon rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish the honey garlic salmon with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.
- Serve the salmon hot, either on its own or with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
Enjoy your delicious and flavorful honey garlic salmon!
