Honey Garlic Salmon: The Best Easy Recipe for Weeknight Dinners
Enjoy a simple and quick recipe for honey garlic salmon that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook salmon skin-side down for about 6-8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, add some chili flakes for heat.
- Serve with your favorite side dish, like steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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