Experience salmon in a new way with this mouthwatering Honey Garlic Butter Salmon. A unique and tasty mix of Asian fusion flavours
Unforgettable salmon dish
If you’re looking for a simple salmon recipe that tastes amazing, look no further than this one-pan Honey Garlic Butter Salmon. By using simple, everyday ingredients, we can transform salmon into a restaurant quality dish!
What makes this Asian fusion salmon dish incredibly exciting is the unexpected pairing of everyday ingredients. We have a rich and luxurious sauce made with butter, garlic, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, honey, red onions, lemon and parsley! This combination may seem a little out there, but believe me, it is a perfect with pan-fried salmon.
Buttery, sweet, savoury and a little fresh and zesty all in one dish! I was instantly smitten by the unique flavours and how pretty it looked in the pan. Simple, quick and delicious, so yes, this certainly ticked all my boxes. There are only a few dishes that are aesthetically pleasing enough to be taken directly from the pan, and this is one of them!
What are the health benefits of eating salmon?
Salmon is a nutrient-rich fish that offers many health benefits. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D. These nutrients have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, improved brain health, and decreased inflammation in the body. Salmon is also an excellent source of B vitamins, selenium, and potassium, which support overall health and well-being.
At this point, you should be completely sold on salmon and this recipe! If that’s not the case, then I should work on refining my persuasive techniques 😊
Honey Garlic Butter Salmon
How to choose a good salmon fillet?
Back in my struggling university days, I had to work as a fishmonger, and boy, did I despise that job 😂 However, I’m glad I can provide you with some handy tips for fish and seafood.
Look for salmon fillets are vibrant orange with firm texture. They should be moist, but not slimy. Any signs of bruising or discoloration could indicate poor quality. Additionally, aim to select fillets of similar size and thickness for even cooking.
Some useful tips when making this recipe
If you can, try to get fresh skinless and boneless salmon fillets to save time. Keeping the skin on the salmon is an fine, but the sauce will make it rubbery. Using skin-on salmon will make the skin rubbery and unpleasent to eat.
The sauce in this dish has a thin consistency, even when reduced slightly, but its flavour is still amazing.
Make the recipe in a quantity that matches the number of people you plan to serve, as reheating leftovers may cause the sauce to separate.
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Ingredients for Honey Garlic Butter Salmon
Salmon fillets – Aim for skinless and boneless salmon fish fillets that weigh between 200-250g / 7-8.5oz each.
Light soy sauce (or regular soy sauce) – Not to be mistaken with the dark or sweet soy sauce varieties, as these aren’t interchangeable.
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How to make Honey Garlic Butter Salmon
Step-by-step guide with photos
Combine the soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl and mix well. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until it sizzles. Fry the salmon fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side, adjust the cooking time on how thick the fillets are. Depending on the size of your pan, you might need to do this in 2 batches.
Move the salmon to the side of the pan or onto a plate, then add the garlic and onions to the pan and saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Give the soy and honey mixture a quick mix, then pour into pan. Return salmon to the pan, then cook for 4 minutes whilst spooning the sauce over the salmon regularly (sauce won’t thicken). Add the lemon juice and continue cooking for another minute. Remove pan from the heat and sprinkle with parsley.
Leftovers
Serve this Honey Garlic Butter Salmon dish immediately or while still warm, as reheating can cause the sauce to separate.
I’ve used a third-party application to calculate the calories and nutritional information, so please use this as an approximate guide only.
Cooking measurements are in Australian standard spoon and cup measurements. For specific details and conversions, visit our Australian Cooking Measurements page.
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Honey Garlic Butter Salmon
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Ingredients
- 4 skinless salmon fillets (around 200-250g / 7-8.5oz each) (NOTE 1)
- salt and pepper to season
- 80gm / 2.8oz unsalted butter
- ½ (50g / 1.8oz) small red onion or shallot (peeled and chopped finely)
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp (60ml / 2floz) honey
- 2 tbsp (40ml / 1.4floz) light soy sauce (NOTE 2)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (20ml /0.7floz) lemon juice
- Optional – finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl and mix well. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until it sizzles. Fry the salmon fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side, adjust the cooking time on how thick the fillets are. Depending on the size of your pan, you might need to do this in 2 batches.
- Move the salmon to the side of the pan or onto a plate, then add the garlic and onions to the pan and saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Give the soy and honey mixture a quick mix, then pour into pan. Return salmon to the pan, then cook for 4 minutes whilst spooning the sauce over the salmon regularly (sauce won't thicken). Add the lemon juice and continue cooking for another minute. Remove pan from the heat and sprinkle with parsley.
