The Ultimate Salmon Fillets
Discover the perfect combination of flavor and simplicity with "The Ultimate Salmon Fillets," a quick yet elegant recipe that's ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Juicy, skin-on salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection, creating a crispy exterior, and then coated in a luscious garlic honey glaze. A delectable mix of soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, and butter enhances the natural richness of the fish while offering a tantalizing balance of sweet and savory notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is as fast as it is flavorful, and the optional garnish of fresh parsley and lemon wedges adds a vibrant finishing touch. Serve these salmon fillets alongside your favorite sides for a meal that's as impressive as it is effortless. Perfect for seafood lovers craving a restaurant-quality dish at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down into the pan. Sear for 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the pan.
Flip the fillets carefully using a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until the fillets are nearly cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Add the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked and glazed with the sauce.
Transfer the salmon to serving plates and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1528 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 314 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 2581 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 92.7 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 52.6 mcg | 263% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1745 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
