Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
Tender, flaky pan-seared salmon fillets bathed in an aromatic sweet-and-savory honey garlic glaze with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions. Ready in 20 minutes flat.


Crispy Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
checklist Ingredients Checklist
- 4 (6-oz) wild salmon fillets, patted dry
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds & 2 green onions, sliced
format_list_numbered Instructions
- 1
Prep Salmon
Pat salmon fillets thoroughly dry on both sides with paper towels. Season lightly with sea salt and black pepper.
- 2
Whisk Glaze
In a small glass bowl, whisk honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame oil until uniform.
- 3
Sear Salmon
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon flesh-side down and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden.
- 4
Glaze & Baste
Flip salmon skin-side down. Pour in glaze and simmer for 2 minutes while spooning hot glaze over fillets until glossy.
lightbulb Clara's Kitchen Secret
Always sear flesh-side down first in a screaming hot skillet! Flipping skin-side down second prevents the skin from curling and ensures the glaze clings to every flake.
