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A perfectly cooked honey garlic salmon fillet, glistening and golden brown.

Classic Honey Garlic Salmon Fillet

This recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. It’s a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for any weeknight or special occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce low sodium is fine
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar apple cider vinegar can work too
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil or preferred cooking oil
  • Salt To taste
  • Black pepper To taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions For garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels
  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger (if using) in a small bowl, then set aside the glaze.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then sear salmon fillets skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
  2. Carefully flip the salmon fillets and pour the honey garlic glaze evenly over each fillet.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5-8 minutes until the salmon is cooked through, or bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 6-10 minutes.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat and let the salmon rest for a minute or two, then garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

For even cooking, ensure your salmon fillets are of similar thickness. If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the seared salmon to a baking dish before glazing and baking. Be careful not to overcook the salmon, as it can dry out quickly. The internal temperature for cooked salmon should be 145°F (63°C).