Honey Garlic Salmon
This ultra-moist salmon is seasoned with fragrant spices and then braised in a buttery, garlicky, teriyaki-style sauce.
Servings 4
Calories 479kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika or regular sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and black pepper
- 4 salmon filets about 5 to 6 ounces each
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari, or liquid aminos of choice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce or more/less to taste
- Chopped green onions for serving optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry, then coat all over with the paprika mixture. Set aside.
- Combine the butter and olive oil in a large, oven-proof skillet and set the pan over medium-high heat.
- When the butter is melted and bubbly, add the honey, garlic, soy sauce, water, and sriracha sauce.
- Simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the salmon fillets to the pan, skin-side-down if the fish has skin, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes (simmer thinner fillets for 3 minutes and thicker fillets for 5 minutes) , spooning the sauce over the salmon frequently.
- Remove the pan from the heat and preheat the broiler.
- Place the pan under the broiler (on the middle oven rack – no higher), and broil for 2 minutes.
- Spoon the sauce over the salmon and broil for 2 to 3 more minutes, until the sauce is caramelized and the salmon is tender.
- Garnish with green onions, if using, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 986mg | Potassium: 919mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg