Description
Sweet and spicy salmon delight blends bold heat with honeyed richness for a balanced flavor in every bite. A vibrant dish that keeps dinner exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 6-ounce (170 grams) salmon fillets, patted dry
Liquid Ingredients and Seasonings:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant glaze by whisking together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until the ingredients form a harmonious, smooth blend.
- Warm two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully position salmon fillets skin-side down, sprinkling kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper across the top. Allow the salmon to sear undisturbed for approximately 6 minutes until achieving a rich golden color underneath.
- Gently rotate the fillets, introducing the remaining olive oil around the fish. Scatter minced garlic across the skillet, releasing its aromatic essence for about 1 minute.
- Pour the prepared honey mixture over the salmon, strategically placing lemon slices around the fillets. Continue cooking, encouraging the sauce to condense and intensify, periodically spooning the glaze directly over the fish to infuse maximum flavor and maintain moisture.
- When the salmon reaches perfect doneness and the sauce transforms into a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency, remove the skillet from heat. Artfully arrange the lemon slices and drizzle the reduced glaze over the fillets before serving immediately.
Notes
- Honey and soy sauce create a complex sweet-spicy glaze that caramelizes beautifully during cooking, enhancing salmon’s rich flavor.
- Cooking salmon skin-side down first ensures a crispy exterior and prevents the delicate fish from falling apart.
- Fresh lemon slices not only garnish the dish but also add bright, citrusy notes that complement the rich glaze.
- Basting the salmon with the sauce during cooking helps develop deeper flavors and keeps the fish incredibly moist.
- Choose high-quality, fresh salmon fillets with firm flesh for the best texture and taste in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg