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Honey Garlic Salmon - one of my favorite easy salmon recipes - garlicky, sweet and sticky salmon using simple ingredients. This easy salmon only takes 20 mins, try it for tonight's dinner!

Honey Garlic Salmon – garlicky, sweet and sticky salmon with simple ingredients. Takes 20 mins, so good and great for tonight’s dinner | rasamalaysia.com

Easy salmon recipe made in skillet using salmon fillets, honey, garlic and lemon slices.

What’s for Dinner?

Little G started school today and my life is back to normal. You know, the regular stay-at-home-mom normal. Waking up, preparing breakfast, getting the kid ready for school, send him to school and then wonder what should I be making for tonight’s dinner.

Today is one of those days, and will be the same for many more days for the rest of the school year.

How to Make Easy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe in skillet.

Honey Garlic Salmon – An Easy Salmon Recipe

I went to the market and there are some amazing and fresh wild salmon available. Which got me thinking about easy salmon recipes.

Perhaps some garlic noodles with salmon tonight, with his favorite Parmesan roasted cauliflower.

I have to say that our dinner has changed a lot with the growing little G. While he likes Asian food such as rice and noodles, on any given days, his favorite food are still American-style dishes.

Well, he is not like me, born and raised in Malaysia. He is an American! Good for him, but also good for me as I learn to make a variety of dishes now.

lightly charred Honey garlic salmon flakes with fork, ready to serve.

Easy Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

There’s nothing better than easy salmon recipes, and this honey garlic salmon is very simple. It’s easy to execute with very little ingredients; honey, garlic, and lemon are pretty much what you need, with the good old salt and black pepper.

Start it on the skillet and finish it off with broiling in the oven (I love this extra step to char the surface of the food). A little extra two minutes make the dish so much more better.

This honey salmon recipe can be done on the skillet and equally tantalizing! Busy moms, add this to your stash of easy salmon recipes, you’ll love it.

Honey salmon filets cooked with lemon and garlic flaked with fork in skillet

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    Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe

    Honey Garlic Salmon - garlicky, sweet and sticky salmon with simple ingredients. Takes 20 mins, so good and great for tonight's dinner.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Honey Garlic Salmon
    Prep Time
    Cook Time
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    Servings 3 people
    Calories 255 kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 12 oz salmon, cut into 2-3 strips
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon warm water
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 lemon, sliced into wedges
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    Instructions

    1. Season the surface of the salmon with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Set aside.   

    2. Mix the honey, water, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and a pinch of salt together. Stir to combine well.

    3. Heat up a skillet with the olive oil. Pan-fry the salmon until half done. Add the garlic into the pan until slightly browned. Add the honey mixture and lemon wedges into the skillet, reduce the sauce until it's sticky. Finish it off by broiling the salmon in the oven for 1 minute or until the surface becomes slightly charred (optional step).

    Nutrition Facts
    Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (3 people)
    Calories 255 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 62mg21%
    Sodium 52mg2%
    Potassium 593mg17%
    Carbohydrates 14g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 23g46%
    Vitamin A 45IU1%
    Vitamin C 10.5mg13%
    Calcium 24mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Hi! This recipe is delicious. I’ve cooked it several times now for my family and each time is a guaranteed stellar meal. I figured it was time to show my appreciation. This time I decided to roast some fresh rosemary in the pan along with some red pepper flakes since I didn’t have Cayenne pepper. 🤤 So good! Thanks so much. I can’t wait to try your other recipes!

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    5. Garlic is a natural antiseptic that has several medicinal purposes. This herb is a good natural remedy for cough or cold. Moreover, it is ideal for those with rheumatism, as garlic soothes the nerves and muscles. You can eat it raw by grating it and mixing it with honey. This garlic-honey mixture is truly potent in treating several respiratory ailments.

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    6. Can you please either repost it or send it to my email. This was the best salmon I ever tasted and I must cook it again, but the instructions are missing!

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    8. Hi, I tried this before and it was delicious! Unfortunately, for some reason I am only able to view the ingredients and not the steps for the recipe this time. I tried it on my mobile phone and desk top computer. Can you please post the steps?

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    9. Hi,
      It seems like for some reason the instruction part of this recipe is not shown. Could you please have a look at this? Thanks.

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    11. I love salmon but am not good at cooking it…it’s always overdone and dry and flavorless. This recipe ROCKS. Turned out gorgeous and flavorful and moist. I followed it pretty close to the way it’s printed…Have a go at it! This will be my new “company meal.”

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    14. I am a regular on your website and have tried a few dishes. I’m not a great cook but this one was by far the easiest with the most impressive results! Well done Bee for posting such a useful recipe for a harassed mother who has limited time on her hands to cook for the family. I followed the recipe exactly and the results turned out beautifully. I am also lactose intolerant so this was a perfect meal. Thank you.

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    19. Hi Rasa, I’m keen to try out this recipe but have a couple of questions – once the salmon is in the skillet you say we have to wait until it’s half done after which we must add in the garlic and sauce. Does the salmon stay in the pan once the garlic and sauce are added? Secondly, at what temperature do you broil salmon, for how long, and do we add the sauce to the salmon when broiling? Thanks a million in advance!

      Thank you for this recipe. How long do you have to cook the salmon until its ‘half way done’ and at what temperature? Medium heat, high heat? And also, how long do you do have cook (total time) before putting it in to broil? I’m not the best at cooking salmon, so just wanted to get some more instruction on that.

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    21. I’m making this tonight with some changes (the original sounds awesome); instead on using 2 steps I will use as a marinade (20 min each side) and broil. I think this will be tasty too, I will let you know.

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    22. Thank you for this recipe. How long do you have to cook the salmon until its ‘half way done’ and at what temperature? Medium heat, high heat? And also, how long do you do have cook (total time) before putting it in to broil? I’m not the best at cooking salmon, so just wanted to get some more instruction on that.

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      • Half done means the surface becomes white color or opaque looking but inside is not cooked. Oven should have a broil function where you can quickly brown and broil the surface to char it up.

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    23. Hi Rasa, I’m keen to try out this recipe but have a couple of questions – once the salmon is in the skillet you say we have to wait until it’s half done after which we must add in the garlic and sauce. Does the salmon stay in the pan once the garlic and sauce are added? Secondly, at what temperature do you broil salmon, for how long, and do we add the sauce to the salmon when broiling? Thanks a million in advance!

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    25. I cooked you Honey Garlic Salmon the other night and it was so delicious that I am going to cook it again tonight. I’m not a big fish eater, but I am required to eat more fish by my doctor. Your recipe made it much easier and more enjoyable. Thanks so much! Marilyn Evans

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    26. Hey, this looks very good and I will love to try it. Do you cook the salmon in the honey mixture or do you pour it on at the end?

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    27. I am planning on making this recipe tonight, it looks fabulous and has so many great reviews. I was wondering, do you prefer the vinegar or the lemon juice when preparing this salmon?

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      • I made this last night for dinner using fresh salmon. I decided to use the vinegar rather than the lemon juice. Delicious!! I loved the sauce and will probably double the recipe next time. My husband really liked this recipe too. Will definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing!

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    30. How long should the salmon be cooked on the pan? I’m hoping to make this tonight and am not the best at cooking fish! Thanks!!

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    33. I made this recipe but changed it from pan-frying the salmon to baking the salmon and it turned out amazing! This sauce combination with the spices is amazing and super easy to make! Will definitely be returning to this recipe!

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    35. Made this crazy-quick dish for dinner the other night. After one bite, my husband said, “this one goes in ‘the book’!” I have to agree. We used a wild-caught Sockeye, and the cider vinegar. The flavor was outstanding.

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    36. Hi. Would I prepare it the same if my Salmon doesn’t have skin on it? I tend to overcook salmon. My family loves it. I just haven’t learned how to prepare it. :( I’m going to make this tonight. Fingers crossed. Hopefully, you can answer my question b4 tonight lol

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    41. Dear Bee, I made this salmon dish recently and it was delicious as well as easy!! I put a little more garlic in it, but otherwise followed the recipe. I’ll keep coming back for more recipes because the ones I’ve tried have been great!! Thanks ever so!!

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    43. I have made this a few times and oh my it’s delicious!! Any tips on what herbs you can add ? I see you’ve got some green specks on your final dish picture . Thanks for this recipe

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    44. Hi can you please tell me at what temperature, should I pan fry the salmon and at what temperature to broil?

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    45. I found this recipe when I googled for salmon recipes. I didn’t want to make a soy sauce based salmon dinner and this fits perfectly. I had all the ingredients including the cayenne pepper. I broiled in the pan at the end. It turned out perfect. This is my new salmon recipe from now on. Everybody in my family loved it!

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    46. I made this recipe last night for my husband and I and we both really liked it. It was quick and easy to prepare too! The honey keeps the lemon from being overpowering and adds so much of the flavor. Thank you for sharing it, I have added it to my “favorite recipes” list.

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    47. Seriously the BEST salmon I’ve ever made. Sooo delicous. My two teens who don’t normally like salmon devoured it! So glad I found you (via Pinterest)! Turned out EXACTLY as shown in your photo… beautiful presentation on plate with lemon. :)

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    50. Awesome!! Just made this tonight and me, my husband and our 5 year old boy LOVED it! Will definitely be making again but will double the sauce :)

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    51. I made this tonight. It will be one of my favorites going forward! Delicious and so easy! My husband loved it as well! Thanks!!!

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    52. I love what you shared but I also love the Chicken with the Dijon Mustard & Parmesan cheese. SCRUMPTIOUS LOOKING. Will definitely be trying that & will let you know how it came out & taste too. Thank you very much.

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    53. Hi Rasa, for the Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe, the ingredients call for 1/2 lemon, sliced into wedges. The instructions say to “Mix the honey, water, apple cider vinegar,lemon juice and pinch of salt together.” How much lemon juice should be added here? Do we squeeze the other half of the lemon and add that juice? It seems like that measurement is missing from the recipe. Thank you.

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    54. I think my husband would love this. I fix salmon for him weekly..His favorite is this….put a salmon steak on nonstick foil in a baking dish with sides…sprinkle with lemon pepper and coat the top with crushed smoked/salted almonds…top with a slice of real butter…bake at 400 degrees for about 20/25 minutes… I have been fixing his fresh crappie (he is a fisherman) like this as well and he loves it…even eats it cold.

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    55. Just made this for a dinner party – huge hit, everyone loved it, even the kids.! Looked exactly like the posted pic, loved it.

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    57. The Honey Garlic Salmon recipe looks great! Do you think one could simply mix up the sauce ingredients and baste the salmon with it as it was being grilled? It is so warm right now that I simply hate to heat up the stove.

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    59. Hello
      Once again a truly beautiful recipe. I have been using your site for so long and you truly capture what most people are looking for. Thank you.?

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    60. Hi Bee,
      So glad I found your website! My family loves Asian food and everything here looks so fresh and delicious. We are in Orange County, too, a little more south in Coto de Caza. My son even works at an Asian restaurant in Mission Viejo called Shabu. I want to get a wok and I’m hoping you can tell me which one you recommend and where I might get it. Thanks so much,

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      • Hi Lori, thanks for your comment and I am so glad that you have found me. :) I don’t really have any brand to recommend as I bought mine from an Asian store in San Gabriel valley, and there is no brand. I like carboon steel wok though, it’s lighter but with wok you need to season why and keep it dry. You can check out my cookbook Easy Chinese Recipes (on Amazon) for more details. :)

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    61. You literally made my life easier right now! I have a couple portions of salmon in the freezer, and I was stuck on what to make for dinner. Problem solved. I think that using a bit of maple syrup would make a nice dish too…!

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