Dinner

Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

Bylina moretti November 28, 2025November 28, 2025

Introduction

Honey Garlic Salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests.

Two thick pieces of cooked salmon are placed side by side in a shallow white bowl. The salmon has a shiny, dark golden-brown surface with visible herbs and garlic bits on top, giving it a textured look. A few sprinkles of finely chopped green parsley cover each piece, adding a fresh contrast. The fish sits in a thin layer of rich, amber-colored sauce that pools slightly around them. On one side of the bowl, two round slices of lemon rest partially in the sauce, sprinkled with bits of herbs. The background shows a smooth white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard (if using), lemon juice, and grated ginger (if using) until well combined.
Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and easily releases from the pan.
Step 4: Carefully flip the salmon fillets and pour the honey garlic sauce over them. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, basting with the sauce, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: Remove salmon from the skillet and place on a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the salmon and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tips & Variations

Serve with steamed or roasted vegetables to create a balanced meal.
Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce for a spicy twist.
Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.

Storage

Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop to avoid drying out the fish.