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Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe with Easy Honey-Soy Glaze for Dinner

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A quick and easy pan-seared salmon recipe featuring crispy skin and a luscious honey-soy glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Press down gently with a spatula for 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until edges turn opaque and skin is crisp.
  5. Carefully flip the fillets and cook the flesh side for another 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through and flaky.
  6. Pour the honey-soy glaze over the salmon in the pan. Let it bubble and caramelize for 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the fillets to coat evenly.
  7. Remove salmon from pan onto plates. Drizzle any remaining glaze on top. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Pat salmon skin very dry before cooking to ensure crispiness. Use medium-high heat and do not move fillets until skin releases naturally. Add glaze only at the end to prevent burning. If glaze thickens too quickly, add a splash of water to loosen it.

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