If you’re after a meal that’s both healthy and bursting with flavor, this honey lemon salmon recipe is a must-try. The salmon comes out tender with a beautiful crisp on the outside, while the glaze adds a wonderful balance of sweetness and brightness. It’s an easy recipe that brings a touch of elegance to your dinner table without any extra fuss. Enjoy a taste sensation and get your fill of omega-3 to stay healthy!
Looking for a great starter to go with this delicious main? Try our Garlic Stuffed Mushrooms.
🍴 Tools You’ll Need
Non-Stick Pan — For evenly cooked salmon with a golden sear, this one is perfect.
Fish Spatula — This fish turner lifts delicate fillets without breaking them.
Instant-Read Thermometer — (Optional) Use one like this to take the guesswork out of doneness.
Honey Lemon Glazed Salmon
Ingredients
- ▢ 4 to 6 ounce skinless salmon fillets
- ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ ¼ cup honey
- ▢ 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ▢ 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢ Lemon wedged for serving
- ▢ Parsley chopped for serving
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Set this glaze aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non stick skillet like this one over medium-high heat. Place the salmon in the pan, presentation side down (the side you plan to serve facing up), and cook for about 4–5 minutes.
- Pour the honey lemon glaze over the salmon in the pan. Let the glaze bubble and thicken for around 3–4 minutes, spooning it over the fillets to coat them well.
- Serve the salmon immediately, drizzling any extra glaze over the top.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the salmon because it can dry out easily although the honey glaze will help with that. Ideally, use a food thermometer to check the temperature.