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Honey Garlic Salmon (5 Ingredient Easy Dinner)

Golden salmon fillets glazed in a rich honey garlic sauce deliver the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Quick to prepare and deeply satisfying, this simple dish turns everyday ingredients into a warm, flavorful dinner you will crave again and again
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Place salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Flip the salmon and pour the honey garlic sauce over the fillets.
  6. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, spooning sauce over the salmon as it cooks.
  7. Remove from heat once the salmon flakes easily with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

You can bake the salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes instead of pan-frying. Add lemon juice or chili flakes for extra flavor variation.