We could tell you everything we love about this honey-garlic salmon, but we think that the fact that this recipe was one of our top recipes of 2022 and an enduring, tried-and-true favorite of Delish readers speaks for itself. This savory-sweet salmon is quick and easy enough for weeknights (ready in under 30 minutes), but is also fancy enough for special occasions (like a last-minute Father’s Day surprise). If you’re a seafood novice, don’t sweat it: Searing fish might seem intimidating, but with our top tips, you’ll be a pro in no time. Here’s everything you need to know to ace this salmon dinner:
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. honey
- 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 6-oz. salmon fillets, patted dry with a paper towel
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
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Directions
- Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
- Step 2In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat two tablespoons oil. When oil is hot but not smoking, add salmon skin-side up and season with salt and pepper. Cook salmon until deeply golden, about 6 minutes, then flip over and add remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Step 3Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the honey mixture and sliced lemons and cook until sauce is reduced by about 1/3. Baste salmon with the sauce.
- Step 4Garnish with sliced lemon and serve.
