Description
A quick, single-serving salmon recipe featuring a sticky honey garlic glaze. Designed to eliminate food waste, this dish cooks in just 15 minutes using pantry staples and requires only one pan for cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 to 7 oz (170-200g) salmon fillet (center-cut, skin-on or skin-off)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and black pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillet completely dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice until combined.
- Heat an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. Wait until it foams and stops bubbling.
- Place the salmon in the pan, skin-side down if using skin-on. Press gently for 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and opaque about 2/3 up the side.
- Flip the salmon carefully. Pour the glaze mixture over the top of the fish.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, spooning the bubbling glaze over the fish occasionally, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove salmon from the pan to a plate and let rest for one minute. Pour remaining glaze over the top and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon; aim for an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare or 135°F (57°C) for medium. Honey burns easily, so keep heat at medium-low once the glaze is added. Patting the fish dry is crucial for a good sear. This recipe does not store well; salmon is best eaten fresh. If leftovers occur, store separately and reheat gently at 50% power.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with full g
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 34
Keywords: salmon for one, honey garlic salmon, quick dinner, single serving recipe, easy seafood, healthy dinner, one pan meal, gluten-free option