Description
This recipe features pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory honey ginger glaze. It’s a quick and easy meal, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil to make the glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable). Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Flip the salmon fillets. Pour the honey ginger glaze over the salmon.
- Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, basting with the glaze occasionally, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic to your preference.
- For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg