This is the first way I got my kids to eat (and love) salmon… scratch that, my kids AND my hubby!
It is super quick to make and every time we have it I am reminded why we love it! Perfect with roasted veggies and grains for an easy quick dinner that pleases everyone!
HONEY GARLIC SALMON
12-16 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
1 green onion, sliced thin
Sauce:
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 Tablespoon lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Whisk together all the sauce ingredients and place in a ziplock bag with salmon. Marinate for 15-20 minutes in the fridge.
Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat and when hot remove the salmon from the sauce and add to pan.
Cover and cook 3 minutes. Flip salmon and recover pan for 3 more minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook for a minute or until cooked through and slightly caramelized. Garnish with green onions.
Ingredients
- 12-16 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
- 1 green onion, sliced thin
Sauce:
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together all the sauce ingredients and place in a ziplock bag with salmon. Marinate for 15-20 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat and when hot remove the salmon from the sauce and add to pan.
- Cover and cook 3 minutes. Flip salmon and recover pan for 3 more minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook for a minute or until cooked through and slightly caramelized. Garnish with green onions.
