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Honey Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe Easy Quick Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and easy honey garlic butter salmon recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring a sweet, savory, and buttery glaze that caramelizes beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed, skin-on or skinless
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60 g)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with black pepper.
  2. Mince 4 cloves of garlic finely.
  3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic; stir until well blended.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add a small pat of butter or oil if pan isn’t non-stick.
  5. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until edges turn opaque and skin crisps.
  6. Flip salmon gently using tongs or a spatula.
  7. Pour honey garlic butter sauce over salmon and spoon continuously as it cooks on the other side for 3-4 minutes until glaze thickens and becomes sticky.
  8. Check doneness; salmon should flake easily but remain moist. Add 1-2 minutes if thicker, avoiding overcooking.
  9. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, and serve immediately with any remaining sauce drizzled over.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for a crisp sear. Use medium-low heat when adding glaze to prevent burning honey. For thicker fillets, finish cooking in a 375°F oven for 3-5 minutes. Dairy-free option: substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Gluten-free option: use tamari instead of soy sauce. Avoid overcrowding pan to ensure proper searing.

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