Honey Garlic Salmon

Salmon

The browned butter mixed through that honey garlic sauce is what makes that salmon recipe stand out from the rest. 

Pan Seared Salmon

This salmon gets cooked right in the sauce. There’s no searing or frying first. Why? Because a lot of people get anxiety at the thought of frying then flipping salmon and having the fillets fall apart on them halfway through cooking. 

Q. But how do I get the same crispy edges from searing? A. Once the salmon is half way done, you’re going to broil your fillets for a couple more minutes for that extra golden, crispy and caramelized finish.

For a stronger lemon flavored salmon, add the wedges into the pan when your sauce is bubbling 

(the peel provides all of the flavor this way). For a milder flavor, leave them out. 

Make this Easy Honey Garlic Salmon for your dinner table tonight!

Ingredients

• 4 fresh salmon fillets about 1/2 pound each, skin off or on
• Salt and pepper, to season
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (mild, sweet or smokey)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, (plus extra to serve)
• Lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

• Arrange oven shelf to the middle of your oven. Preheat oven to broil/grill settings on medium heat. 
• Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.
• Heat the butter in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant. Pour in the honey, water and soy sauce; allow the flavors to heat through and combine. Add in the lemon juice; stir well to combine all of the flavors together.
• Add the salmon steaks to the sauce in the pan; cook each fillet (skin-side down if there's any skin) for 3-4 minutes or until golden, while basting the tops with the pan juices. Season with salt and pepper, to taste (if desired).
• Optional -- Add the lemon wedges around the salmon (adds a stronger lemon taste). 

  Baste salmon one more time then transfer the pan to your oven to broil / grill for a further 5-6 minutes, or until the tops of the salmon are nicely charred, and the salmon is cooked to your liking.
• To serve, drizzle with the sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with steamed vegetables; over rice or with a salad.

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