Pan-Seared Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe

flaked baked honey salmon over white rice in a white bowl garnished with sliced green onions

4.84 from 6 votes

Pan-Seared Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe

If you enjoy sweet and savory flaky salmon that is perfectly tender, then you will love this easy Honey lemon Glazed Salmon recipe that is pan-seared on the stovetop. Made with a sticky, honey, fresh lemon glaze, and olive oil, this salmon recipe is delicious and perfect with rice and veggies!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Low Lactose

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

1 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
4 x 6 oz salmon fillets skin off if desired
Green onions sliced, to garnish

For the sauce:

⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1-2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon cornstarch

Optional

to serve: cooked rice of choice and veggies

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook until golden brown and flaky, 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
To the same preheated skillet, add all the sauce ingredients and whisk well to combine.
Cook for a couple of minutes, or until it’s thick and bubbly.
Return the salmon to the skillet and simmer into the sauce to heat it up.
Serve the salmon with cooked rice and garnish with green onions.

Notes

Nutrition Facts and serving size does not include the rice.
Consider serving the salmon with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
If you must, honey can be substituted with maple syrup or brown sugar,
Use fresh l juice instead of bottled lemon juice.
You may keep the skin of the salmon on, but skin off is preferred.
If you keep the skin on, cook the salmon with the skin down first.

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