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20-Minute Sticky Honey Garlic Salmon Fillets

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets (approx 6 oz / 170g each) salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless) pat completely dry
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) pure clover honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
  • 5 cloves fresh garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger peeled and finely grated
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for searing
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 stalks green onions (scallions) thinly sliced, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels on both sides. Season both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and a light pinch of garlic powder.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, fresh lemon juice, and toasted sesame oil until thoroughly combined.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large 12-inch non-stick skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot.
  4. Carefully place the salmon fillets into the skillet flesh-side down. Sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until a deep golden-brown, caramelized crust forms.
  5. Flip the salmon fillets over and immediately pour the honey garlic sauce around the fish into the skillet. Lower the heat to medium.
  6. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes as the sauce bubbles and thickens into a rich, glossy glaze. Continuously spoon the bubbling glaze over the tops of the fillets.
  7. Remove skillet from heat when the salmon is opaque and flakes tenderly with a fork. Spoon extra sticky pan glaze over each fillet, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions, and serve immediately with jasmine rice!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1.4mg

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