{"id":299,"date":"2026-10-22T09:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T09:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/?p=299"},"modified":"2026-10-22T09:54:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T09:54:11","slug":"honey-garlic-butter-salmon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/?p=299","title":{"rendered":"Honey Garlic Butter Salmon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are looking for a quick meal that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and buttery flavors, Honey Garlic Butter Salmon<\/strong> is an absolute game-changer! Featuring golden seared salmon fillets coated in a sticky, caramelized honey garlic glaze, this dish is melt-in-your-mouth tender and dripping with flavor. Best of all, it comes together in under 15 minutes using simple pantry staples!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the Salmon:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Salmon Fillets:<\/strong> 4 skin-on or skinless salmon fillets (about 6 oz \/ 170g each).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Seasoning:<\/strong> \u00bd tsp salt, \u00bc tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and \u00bd tsp garlic powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Olive Oil:<\/strong> 1 tbsp (for searing).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Honey Garlic Butter Glaze:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Unsalted Butter:<\/strong> 3 tbsp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Honey:<\/strong> \u00bc cup quality raw honey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Garlic:<\/strong> 5 cloves minced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Soy Sauce:<\/strong> 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (for rich umami flavor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lemon Juice:<\/strong> 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Garnish:<\/strong> Freshly chopped parsley or green onions, and lemon slices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Prep and Season the Salmon:<\/strong>\n
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        • Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Pan-Sear the Salmon:<\/strong>\n
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          • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Place the salmon fillets in the pan (skin-side down first if using skin-on).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and almost cooked through. Transfer salmon temporarily to a plate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Make the Honey Garlic Glaze:<\/strong>\n
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            • Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add the minced garlic and saut\u00e9 for 1 minute until fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Stir in the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and fresh lemon juice. Let the glaze simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until it bubbles and thickens slightly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Glaze and Serve:<\/strong>\n
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              • Return the salmon fillets to the skillet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Spoon the sticky honey garlic glaze continuously over the fillets for 1 to 2 minutes so the sauce coats and caramelizes on the fish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley or green onions and lemon slices, and serve hot!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Chef’s Tips for Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Don’t Burn the Garlic or Honey:<\/strong> Keep an eye on the heat when simmering the sauce; honey can burn quickly if left on high heat for too long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Deglaze with Lemon Juice:<\/strong> Fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness of the butter and honey, giving the glaze a perfectly balanced sweet-and-tangy finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Serving Suggestions:<\/strong> Serve over a bed of steamed jasmine rice, garlic mashed potatoes, or alongside roasted broccoli or asparagus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Golden salmon fillets glazed in a sticky, caramelized honey garlic butter sauce with a splash of fresh lemon. Sweet, savory, and ready in just 15 minutes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[163,161,162,164,165,59,71],"class_list":["post-299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-15-minute-meals","tag-easy-salmon-dinner","tag-honey-butter-salmon","tag-honey-garlic-salmon","tag-quick-weeknight-dinner","tag-salmon-recipe","tag-seafood-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=299"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":301,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/299\/revisions\/301"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}