Description
Perfectly seared salmon fillets with a crispy crust, coated in a sticky-sweet honey garlic glaze. This quick and flavorful recipe is ideal for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water (slurry)
Optional: red pepper flakes
Garnish: Sesame seeds
Garnish: Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper, then lightly coat each fillet with cornstarch.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water) and cook until the glaze thickens, about 1–2 minutes.
- Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the glaze over the fillets until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Use frozen salmon if needed, but make sure it’s fully thawed and dried before cooking.
Cornstarch adds extra crispiness but can be omitted for a softer texture.
Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Bake instead of pan-searing for a hands-off method—400°F for 12–15 minutes.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
Swap honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
Serve with rice, noodles, or steamed/roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
