Description
This honey soy glazed salmon hits a sweet and savory note, delivering crisp skin and succulent flesh, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets Salmon (skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth and shiny. Reserve a tablespoon of the mixture to brush the salmon after cooking.
- Pat salmon very dry with paper towels and place skin-side down in a shallow dish. Spoon half of the marinade over the fillets and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Gently place salmon skin-side down and press lightly with a spatula for the first 20 seconds.
- Cook skin-side down for about 4 to 6 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp. Flip carefully and cook the flesh side for 1 to 2 minutes, basting with reserved glaze in the last 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes. Spoon extra glaze on top, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
For optimal crispiness, ensure salmon skin is dry before cooking. Use low-sodium soy sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg