Honey Glazed Salmon

Honey glazed salmon cooked gently in one skillet with butter, soy sauce, and lemon juice. This method keeps the glaze glossy and the salmon tender instead of overdone.

Course Dinner, Main Course, Seafood

Cuisine American

Keyword glazed salmon recipe, honey glazed for salmon, honey glazed salmon, pan seared salmon, salmon with honey glaze, skillet salmon

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 495kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

large skillet Provides enough surface area for even heat.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz / 170 g) salmon fillets
½ tsp (3 g) kosher salt
½ tsp (1 g0 black pepper
3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter
1 tbsp (15 ml) avocado oil
½ cup (170 g) honey
⅛ cup (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 tsp (2 g) paprika optional
1 tbsp (4 g) chopped parsley

Instructions

Season both sides of the salmon fillets evenly with the kosher salt and black pepper. Set aside while preparing the glaze.
4 (6 oz / 170 g) salmon fillets, ½ tsp (3 g) kosher salt, ½ tsp (1 g0 black pepper
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter and avocado oil. Once the butter has fully melted and the mixture begins to bubble gently, add the honey, reduced-sodium soy sauce, lemon juice, and paprika if using. Stir continuously for 1 to 3 minutes, until the glaze is smooth and begins to thicken slightly.
3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter, 1 tbsp (15 ml) avocado oil, ½ cup (170 g) honey, ⅛ cup (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp (2 g) paprika
Place the salmon fillets into the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the glaze to bubble around the fish.
Flip the salmon and continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally to baste the salmon with the glaze. Cook until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
1 tbsp (4 g) chopped parsley

Notes

Nutrition values assume partial glaze absorption; excess glaze remaining in the pan is not fully consumed.
Honey content contributes most of the carbohydrate and sugar values.
Cooking over moderate heat prevents the honey from scorching and keeps the glaze cohesive.

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