Honey Garlic Salmon
Prepare honey garlic salmon with a handful of ingredients and just over 30 minutes for a sweet and savory restaurant-worthy dinner!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ inch fresh ginger
- 1 whole lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds salmon
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, set the heat to medium-high.
- Whisk together the butter, brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper in the pan. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes or until it slightly reduces. Then, set it aside to cool slightly. ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 3 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 cloves garlic, ½ inch fresh ginger, 1 whole lemon, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place the salmon on top. Sprinkle the salmon with a pinch of salt.2 pounds salmon, Salt to taste
- Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil around the salmon to create a "packet."
- Brush with half of the glaze over the salmon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the salmon is thoroughly cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Set the oven to broil, and place the salmon under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until it becomes brown and caramelized. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
- Brush with remaining glaze. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
