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Pan Seared Honey Salmon

Mouthwatering Pan Seared Honey Salmon That’s Quick & Healthy

This Pan Seared Honey Salmon is a quick and healthy dish featuring a sweet-savory honey-soy glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin-on for crispy texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked
For the Glaze
  • ¼ cup Honey can use maple syrup
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce preferably low-sodium
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup of honey, ¼ cup of low-sodium soy sauce, and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Gently pat the salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Wait until the oil shimmers.
  4. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  5. Gently flip the fillets and pour the honey glaze over the salmon. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  6. Remove from skillet and serve, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor. Let salmon rest before serving to enhance juiciness.

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