Honey Teriyaki Salmon ~ one pan, tangy-sweet glazed salmon in just 20 minutes! Easy recipe for perfectly cooked salmon with an outrageously good 5-ingredient glaze!
A while back my husband and I along with our good friends chartered a boat and captain to take us salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. The captain supplied everything from the boat to the bait, rods and reels and most important,but above all, the expertise on how to catch salmon.
With about 20 pounds of fresh fish in the freezer, we had it coming out of our gills. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Trust me – the recipes is way better than the jokes.
Honey Teriyaki Glazed Salmon is pan seared for a lightly crisp outside and cooked until flaky inside with a tangy-sweet glaze over all of it. Plus, the whole thing cooks in one pan in just 20 minutes!
I try to eat salmon once a week. There are all kinds of ways you can cook it, including this Cucumber Dill Salmon, a popular recipe on the blog.
Honey Teriyaki Glazed Salmon goes really well with a side of rice and maybe some pineapple chunks if you happen to have it. A baked potato or crispy slaw would be good too.
What’s in Honey Teriyaki Salmon?
- salmon fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
The glaze:
- honey
- teriyaki sauce
- ground ginger
- lime juice
- cilantro
How to make Honey Teriyaki Salmon:
Whisk the glaze ingredients together in a bowl then set it aside.
Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper then brush the salmon with the glaze.
Heat the oil in a large skillet then add the salmon to the hot skillet glaze side down and cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes or until you have a nice sear on it.
Turn the salmon over and brush the opposite side with the glaze then pour any remaining glaze around the sides of the salmon in the skillet. Reduce the heat and continue cooking 4-6 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through then serve right away.
Is salmon healthy?
Yes! Salmon is a healthy fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids which is thought to help reduce blood pressure, lessen inflammation and help protect against some cancers.
Salmon is also full of protein and vitamins and is said to help brain function, immunity and promotes strong bones.
Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Whisk the glaze ingredients together in a bowl then set it aside.
- Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper then brush the salmon with the glaze.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet then add the salmon to the hot skillet glaze side down and cook the salmon on the first side for 3-4 minutes or until it’s nicely seared.
- Turn the salmon over and brush the opposite side with the glaze then pour any remaining glaze around the sides of the salmon in the skillet. Continue cooking 4-6 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through then serve right away.
Lauren says
I made this last night and WOW!! The flavor is so good and super easy to make/follow. Love the flavor combo of the glaze. It paired really well with a cilantro lime slaw that I added pineapple to.
Bernie says
Thanks so much Lauren! Mmmm cilantro-lime-pineapple slaw sounds like the perfect side with teriyaki salmon 🙂 Thanks for trying the recipe. So glad you liked it!
Bette says
Wow! Looks yummy and loved the picture too!
Bette
Bernie says
Thanks so much Bette! Bet you didn’t expect to see me fishing! 😉
Arpita Patel says
.\My preference is fresh Spring. Pan frying is fine but for full flavour and texture I sear one inch thick filets for 30 seconds per side and then lay on a parchment lined tray and bake on the middle shelf of the oven, preheated to 450F for about 4 – 5 minutes. Lemon wedges certainly but a Parsley sauce for satisfaction. A good Reisling for pairing.
Juliette M says
Delicious recipe! I live in the midwest, but not close enough to Lake Michigan to reap the benefits. I ordered my salmon from a fishery on the Pacific coast (https://lummiislandwild.com/), and the meal came out beautifully!
Bernie says
Thank you Juliette! Any way you can get salmon is good in my book 🙂 So glad you enjoyed the recipe – thanks for taking the time to comment ~ Bernie
Kayla Cuevas says
You didn’t include the measurements for the glaze 🙁 other than that looks and reads perfect !
Bernie says
Hi Kayla – the measurements for the glaze are below in the recipe box at the bottom of the post. You can view it – or even print it – there. I hope you’ll try the recipe. If you do I’d love to hear how you like it. Enjoy the day ~ Bernie