Honey Garlic Salmon Fillets (Print Version)
Salmon fillets glazed with honey, garlic, soy, and lemon for a flavorful, weeknight dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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4 salmon fillets
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Spice blend
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ For cooking
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Sauce
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ Finishing touches
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season evenly on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, dried oregano, and smoked paprika.
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Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and just opaque throughout. Transfer fillets to a warm plate.
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Reduce the heat to medium. In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly. Stir in soy sauce and honey. Add the lemon juice and mix until well combined.
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Return the salmon fillets to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over each fillet. Simmer for 1 minute to glaze the salmon. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Allow salmon to come to room temperature before cooking to ensure even searing.