Ingredients
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- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on or off
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and season the flesh side (and skin side, if applicable) generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar to create the glaze mixture.
- Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet (cast iron is ideal) over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and sear for 4 to 5 minutes without moving them, allowing the skin to crisp fully.
- Step 3: Carefully flip the salmon fillets. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness, until the salmon is nearly cooked through (internal temperature registers about 130°F).
- Step 4: Pour the prepared honey garlic glaze directly over the salmon and into the pan. Let the mixture simmer rapidly for 1 to 2 minutes, continuously spooning the thickened glaze over the top of the salmon fillets until they are fully coated, sticky, and glossy.
- Step 5: Remove the skillet from the heat immediately. Let the salmon rest in the glaze for 1 minute before plating to allow the glaze to set. Serve the Easy Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon immediately.
Notes
- Store leftover glazed salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, keeping in mind the perfectly crispy skin will likely soften once chilled.
- To reheat without drying out the fish or burning the honey glaze, use an air fryer or oven set to 300°F (150°C) until just warmed through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve this rich, sweet-savory salmon alongside a simple, crunchy side like steamed asparagus tossed with lemon zest or a light cucumber salad to cut the richness of the glaze.
- For the best, stickiest glaze, ensure the skillet is hot when you pour in the sauce during the final step so it reduces rapidly, creating that high-gloss, thick coating perfect for spooning over the fillets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American