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Honey Glazed Salmon with Crispy Skin

Prep 10 min Cook 12 min Difficulty 2/5

Easy honey glazed salmon in one skillet with a glossy lemon-Dijon sauce and crispy skin.

Why this recipe works

This honey glazed salmon brings a glossy, flavorful sauce with a crisp-skinned sear. It’s ideal for quick weeknights, date-night meals, or meal prep lunches.

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Key takeaways

Skillet-seared salmon with a glossy honey-lemon-Dijon glaze.
Quick 20-minute dinner from pantry staples.
Crispy skin and glossy sauce finish for any salmon fillet.

Recipe guide

This honey glazed salmon brings a glossy, flavorful sauce with a crisp-skinned sear. It’s ideal for quick weeknights, date-night meals, or meal prep lunches.

A quick, glossy glaze that makes salmon dinner-ready in minutes.

  • Skillet-seared salmon with a glossy honey-lemon-Dijon glaze.
  • Quick 20-minute dinner from pantry staples.
  • Crispy skin and glossy sauce finish for any salmon fillet.

Step 1: Prep and sear the salmon

Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper. Whisk honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes until skin is crisp. Flip and cook 2–4 minutes, spooning sauce over the tops. Remove to plate.

Step 2: Make the glaze and finish

Reduce heat to medium. Pour remaining sauce into the pan, simmer 30–60 seconds to thicken. Brush thickened sauce over the salmon. Garnish with parsley if using and serve immediately.

Step 3: Tips and serving ideas

Tips: - Use fresh salmon and pat dry for crisp skin. - Adjust cooking time for doneness preference. - Serve with steamed greens or rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 fillets (6 oz each) salmon, skin-on
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
  3. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Place salmon skin-side down and cook without moving for 4–5 minutes until skin is crisp.
  5. Flip salmon and spoon half the sauce over the tops.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and cook 2–4 more minutes, spooning sauce occasionally, until salmon reaches desired doneness.
  7. Remove salmon to a plate and pour remaining sauce into the pan, simmering 30–60 seconds to thicken slightly.
  8. Brush thickened sauce over salmon.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley if using and serve immediately.

FAQs

Can I cook more than one fillet at a time? Yes, you can cook two fillets at once as long as they fit in your pan without crowding; otherwise cook in batches.
What temperature should salmon be cooked to? Cook until the flesh is opaque and flakes with gentle pressure. For medium doneness, aim for 125–130°F (52–54°C) internal temp.
How can I adjust the glaze sweetness? If you prefer a milder glaze, reduce honey by half or mix with a splash of water.