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Easy High-Protein Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

A delicious and healthy high-protein salmon dish featuring a perfectly caramelized honey garlic glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Aromatics
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • to taste salt and black pepper
Glaze and Cooking
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides of the salmon generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl until smooth.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden-brown.
  6. Flip the salmon carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until opaque.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter and minced garlic, and stir until fragrant.
  8. Pour the honey-soy mixture over the salmon and simmer for 2-3 minutes while spooning the glaze over the fish.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat salmon dry for crispy skin. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.