Description
Crispy Hot Honey Garlic Salmon combines perfectly pan-seared salmon with a sweet, spicy, and savory honey garlic sauce. The crispy skin and juicy salmon flesh, paired with a flavorful sauce, make this dish quick and impressive.
Ingredients
- For the salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the hot honey garlic sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional, for extra flavor)
- For garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon reaches 145°F (63°C).
- For the sauce, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and place on a serving plate. Drizzle the hot honey garlic sauce over the salmon, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and serve with lemon wedges for extra freshness.
Notes
- If using skinless salmon fillets, follow the same method, but note that the skin will not be crispy.
- The hot honey garlic sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat before using.
- Frozen salmon fillets work well—just ensure they are fully thawed before cooking.
- For less sweetness in the sauce, reduce the honey or increase the soy sauce or vinegar.
- For extra spice, add fresh chopped chilies or increase red pepper flakes in the sauce.
- This recipe can be served with roasted vegetables or rice to create a well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
