Honey‑Glazed Salmon
Pan‑seared salmon fillets brushed with a sweet‑savory honey‑soy glaze, ready in under 15 minutes.

Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice(optional)
- to taste black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry and season lightly with black pepper.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, and optional lemon juice to form the glaze.
- 3
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat for about 30 seconds, then add the salmon fillets skin‑side down and sear for 3‑4 minutes until the skin is crisp.
- 4
Flip the fillets, brush the honey‑soy glaze over the top, and continue cooking for another 4‑5 minutes, basting once more halfway through, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
- 5
Remove from heat, let rest for a minute, then serve with any remaining glaze drizzled on top.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
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