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Three glossy fillets of Honey Garlic Salmon cooking in a dark skillet, covered in rich glaze and topped with parsley.

Honey Garlic Salmon (Skillet)

This recipe for Honey Garlic Salmon (Skillet) is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. It features tender salmon coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, all cooked in one skillet.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Broiling 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner

Ingredients
  

SALMON
  • 4 (6 oz each) salmon filets
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1/4 tsp blackening seasoning (optional)
SAUCE
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • parsley minced, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon filets dry. Season them with kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and blackening seasoning if you are using it. Set the seasoned salmon aside.
  2. Preheat your broiler. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Be careful not to place the rack too high, as this can cause the sauce to burn.
  3. Add the butter and olive oil to a large, oven-safe skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic, water, soy sauce, sriracha, honey, and lemon juice. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until the sauce is heated through.
  4. Place the salmon filets in the skillet, skin-side down if your salmon has skin. Cook for 3 minutes. While the salmon cooks, use a spoon to frequently baste the salmon with the sauce from the pan, spooning it over the top.
  5. Broil the salmon for 5 to 6 minutes. Baste the salmon with sauce one more time during the broiling process. Continue broiling until the salmon is caramelized and cooked to your desired doneness.
  6. Garnish with minced parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

If you find the sauce is too watery, you can try using slightly less water or simmering the sauce for a few extra minutes before adding the salmon. For an alternative cooking method, you can pan-sear the salmon. Season the salmon as directed, then sear it in the skillet. Flip it over and sear the other side, then remove it to a plate. Add the sauce ingredients to the same pan and cook until warmed through. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over it.

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