Honey Glazed Salmon
This Filipino-inspired honey glazed salmon features a sweet, tangy, and glossy finish that brings a touch of flair to any weeknight dinner without requiring a complicated recipe.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets (skin on) Skin on is fine
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Calamansi juice Fresh squeezed is amazing, bottled works too
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Use low sodium if desired
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Neutral oil Like canola or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili flakes Optional for heat
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat your salmon dry with paper towels to help it sear nicely and keep the glaze from turning watery.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, calamansi juice, soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper. Adjust the sweetness and tanginess to your preference.
- Heat a nonstick pan on medium heat and add a little oil. Place the salmon in the pan, skin side down if it has skin. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes without moving it.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the glaze and spoon it over the salmon for about 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens and looks shiny.
- Turn off the heat and let the salmon rest for a minute.
- Optional: Save a tiny bit of glaze in the bowl to drizzle on top right before serving.
Notes
This salmon is best served with simple sides like steamed rice or sautéed veggies that can absorb the glaze. Adjust seasoning in the glaze based on personal taste. For a spicier kick, add chili flakes.