Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon: Sweet, Savory & Ready in Minutes

This Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon is tender, flaky, and coated in a glossy sweet-savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the pan or oven. It’s a tried-and-tested recipe that delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 20 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a quick nutritious meal.

📋 Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (optional for thicker glaze)

🍣 Instructions

Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and almost cooked through. Remove to a plate.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer 1–2 minutes. If you want a thicker glaze, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy. Return salmon to the pan and spoon the glaze over the fillets. Simmer 1–2 minutes until fully cooked and coated.

💡 Tips

Don’t overcook the salmon, remove from heat when it flakes easily with a fork. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Serve over rice, quinoa, noodles, or roasted vegetables.