Description
A delicious honey garlic salmon dish that balances sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. salmon (cut into 2-3 fillet strips)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ lemon (sliced into wedges)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the surface of the salmon strips with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, then set aside.
- In a bowl, combine honey, warm water, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), and a pinch of salt. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Add olive oil and gently pan-fry the salmon, skin side down, for about 1 minute.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another minute. After cooking both sides, turn it over again so that the skin side is facing down.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until slightly browned.
- Pour the honey mixture and add lemon wedges to the skillet. Reduce the sauce until it becomes sticky and coats the salmon beautifully.
- Optionally, broil the salmon in the oven for an additional minute until the surface shows slight charring.
- Top the salmon with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality salmon for the best flavor. Adjust cayenne pepper to taste if spicy flavors are not preferred.