Honey Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 fillets skin-on salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 stalk green onion, sliced

Instructions

1. Pat the salmon dry and season both sides with the salt and black pepper, then whisk the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and just begins to ripple across the surface.
3. Lay the fillets in flesh-side down and sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is deep golden and releases from the pan without tearing, then flip them.
4. Cook the second side 2-3 minutes, then scatter the garlic into the pan around the fish and stir for about 30 seconds until it smells fragrant but hasn't browned.
5. Pour the honey-soy mixture over the salmon and let it bubble and reduce for 2-3 minutes, until it thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the back of a spoon.
6. Tilt the pan and spoon the glaze over the fillets repeatedly for 1 minute, until the tops are shiny and lacquered and the thickest part flakes with gentle pressure at 125-130°F.
7. Pull the pan off the heat, rest the salmon 2 minutes, then spoon the remaining glaze over and finish with sliced green onion.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

375

Protein

35 g

Fat

18 g

Carbs

15 g