About
Succulent salmon and a fantastic sauce. Well, that's the long and short of Happy Honey Salmon! The rosy-pink, tender salmon is pan-seared and then coated with a sweet and savory honey sauce, perfumed by lemon and garlic. This dish is so easy and speedy, you'll assign it a permanent spot on your weekly meal rotation. Otherwise, you'll be trying to make Happy Honey Salmon every day... it certainly will make you happy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin-on
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped, for garnish
- lemon slices, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Using paper towels, pat the salmon fillets dry.
Step 2 -Season the salmon fillets with the salt and the pepper.
Step 3 -Set the salmon fillets aside at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
Step 4 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil until it sizzles, about 2 minutes.
Step 5 -Add the salmon fillets to the hot oil, skin-side up and cook until seared, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 6 -Flip the fillets and cook on the skin-side, until the salmon fillets reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 7 -Transfer the salmon fillets to a plate.
Step 8 -In a small bowl, add the soy sauce, the honey, the water, the cornstarch, and the lemon juice and whisk well until the cornstarch dissolves.
Step 9 -In the same skillet used to fry the fish over medium heat, add the garlic and cook, while stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 10 -Add the soy sauce mixture to the skillet and cook, while stirring, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 11 -Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets.
Step 12 -Serve the salmon fillets topped with the green onions and the lemon slices.
