Description
A healthy and delicious salmon dish with a sticky, sweet exterior and savory notes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp blackening seasoning (optional)
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- Minced parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season with kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and optional blackening seasoning.
- Preheat your broiler.
- In a large, oven-safe skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in water, soy sauce, sriracha, honey, and lemon juice, bringing everything to a simmer.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet skin-side down and cook for 3 minutes, basting frequently.
- Transfer the skillet to the broiler, and broil for 5-6 minutes, basting once more, until the salmon is caramelized.
- Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve.
Notes
For an extra kick, use fresh herbs like thyme or dill in the glaze. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 70mg