Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Salmon

Name: Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (6-ounce, skin on or off); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 6 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed); 0.5 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup instant brown rice; 1 cup water

Flaky salmon fillets with a sticky, savory honey-garlic glaze, served with steamed green beans and quick-cook rice for a balanced weeknight dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $7.13/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
High-Protein

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (6-ounce, skin on or off)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
6 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed)
0.5 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup instant brown rice
1 cup water

Instructions

Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon water. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add salmon fillets, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove salmon from skillet and set aside.
While salmon cooks, prepare the green beans: In a microwave-safe bowl, toss 6 ounces fresh green beans with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 3-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
Also, prepare the instant brown rice according to package directions using 1 cup instant brown rice and 1 cup water.
Pour the honey-garlic sauce into the empty skillet (no need to clean) and simmer over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened. Return salmon to the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets to coat.
Serve the honey-garlic salmon with steamed green beans and instant brown rice.

Notes

For crispier skin, ensure the salmon is very dry before searing and do not overcrowd the pan. A squeeze of fresh lime juice over the top at serving time can brighten the flavors.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 40.1 g
Carbohydrates: 44.8 g
Fat: 16.9 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 920 mg
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Sugar: 22.5 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg