Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon
These sweet and spicy fillets pan sear to perfection for a quick and healthy dinner recipe.
servings
Ingredients
- 4 8 oz salmon fillets center cuts
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsps. smoked paprika or normal paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ¾ tsp. fresh ground black pepper more or less to taste
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper more or less to taste
The Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced or chopped
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- 2 tbsps. water
- ⅓ cup soy sauce Low-sodium
- ½ tsp. chili flakes more or less to taste
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1½ tsp. corn starch
- ½ tsp. ginger powder optional
Garnishes
- Green Onion optional
- Toasted Sesame Seeds optional
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the salmon. Slice them into 8 oz pieces and pat them dry.
- In a small bowl stir together paprika, garlic powder, fresh ground pepper, and cayenne pepper. Season both sides of the salmon with this seasoning.
- In a small bowl or cup, mix together the sauce ingredients: honey, garlic, water, lemon juice, soy sauce, onion powder, cornstarch and ginger powder, chili flakes, and 1 tbsp. of olive oil to make the sauce. Set aside for cooking.
- Bring a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsps. of olive oil. Place the salmon in the pan and sear for 5 minutes without moving. Flip and cook on the other side for 5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and let the sauce and salmon cook together 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens up. Scoop up some of the sauce and glaze the salmon as it cooks.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onion, and lemon wedges before serving.
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Notes
- You can also bake the Spicy Salmon in the oven at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, uncovered.
- Ideally go for wild salmon, for flavor and sustainability. Wild salmon looks orange in color whereas farmed salmon is pale orange in color.
- Make sure to pat the fillets dry with a paper towel, to remove excess water. This promotes an even cook and stops splattering from the oil.
- You can remove the skin if you don't like the fishy taste.
- When searing the salmon, don't move it around until you're ready to flip it. If you move it too soon it's likely to stick and tear.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and lemon wedges.
- Feel free to enhance the flavor of salmon by topping with fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or cilantro.
- Add some breadcrumb topping for your salmon to give it a different texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1194mg | Potassium: 1273mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1142IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg
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