Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon in 30 Minutes Delight

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon (skin-on)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or a low-sodium alternative)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. Set aside half of the marinade for later use.
2. Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Marinate: Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even flavor absorption.
4. Heat the Pan: In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5. Cook Salmon: Add the salmon fillets to the pan, skin side down first. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked halfway through. Flip the fillets and brush with the reserved marinade.
6. Glaze the Salmon: Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, often spooning the sauce over the top of the salmon for extra flavor. The salmon should be fully cooked but still juicy.
7. Sprinkle Sesame Seeds: Once cooked, sprinkle sesame seeds over the salmon fillets in the skillet.
8. Serve: Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Drizzle with remaining honey-garlic sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with lemon wedges on the side.