Ingredients
Scale
Gathering the ingredients for this dish is a breeze. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless, about 6 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended, or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of heat)
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
- Steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetables, for serving
You can easily substitute the salmon with any firm fish you have on hand. For a vegetarian twist, firm tofu works beautifully as well.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with black pepper and optional red pepper flakes.
- Place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked halfway through.
- Flip the salmon fillets gently and pour the honey-garlic mixture over the top. Continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, basting the salmon with the sauce until it’s fully cooked and glazed.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a minute or two.
- Serve the salmon over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa, with a side of steamed broccoli or your choice of vegetables. Drizzle with any remaining sauce from the skillet.
And there you have it—an easy, delicious meal that feels like a hug from your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Honey Garlic Salmon Bowl, recipe, cooking, food
