Easy Honey Lemon Glazed Salmon Fillets 5-Minute Quick Dinner Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and tangy honey lemon sauce, ready in about 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish delivers fresh, flavorful, and satisfying results with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 6 ounces (170g) each
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Wait until the oil shimmers but isn’t smoking.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan. Press down lightly for 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
- Flip the salmon over gently using a spatula. Immediately brush the top with the honey lemon glaze. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, basting once more with the glaze, until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from heat and let the salmon rest for 1-2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh parsley or a lemon wedge if desired.
Notes
Patting the salmon dry before cooking is crucial for crispy skin. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning the glaze. Flip gently to keep fillets intact. Glaze twice for best flavor and texture. If glaze thickens too quickly, reduce heat. For thicker fillets, add an extra minute per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (6 o
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 25
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