Honey Garlic Sauce Salmon
Pan-seared salmon fillets finish in a glossy honey garlic sauce with lime and soy for a fast, flavorful dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets about 4 ounces each
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoky or sweet paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- sliced green onions and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 10- to 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine cumin, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Season the salmon, place it skin-side down in the skillet, and cook 4 to 5 minutes until about three-quarters cooked.
- Flip the salmon, add the remaining butter, and once melted add the minced garlic.
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. Pour over the salmon and cook 2 minutes, spooning sauce over the fillets until cooked through and slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve with lime wedges.