Honey Soy Glazed Salmon
A delightfully easy weeknight dinner featuring tender salmon fillets coated in a sticky, savory-sweet honey soy glaze.
Ingredients
- •4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- •3 tablespoons soy sauce
- •2 tablespoons honey
- •1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- •1 teaspoon cornstarch
- •2 green onions, thinly sliced
- •1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and sear for about 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
- 5
Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the honey soy sauce mixture directly into the skillet around the salmon.
- 7
Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning the sauce continuously over the salmon until it thickens into a glossy glaze and the fish is cooked through.
- 8
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- Make sure your salmon is patted completely dry before searing to achieve a crispy skin and prevent sticking.
- If the sauce thickens too quickly in the pan, add a splash of water to thin it out.
- Store leftover glazed salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished salmon is flaky and tender on the inside, wrapped in a glossy, savory-sweet caramelised glaze with aromatic hints of garlic and ginger.