Imagine cutting into a perfectly cooked salmon fillet that's crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with a tantalizing blend of sweet honey and zesty lemon. This Honey Lemon Glazed Salmon isn't just a meal—it's a culinary experience that will transform your home cooking from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or treat yourself to a gourmet weeknight dinner, this recipe promises to elevate your seafood game with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Honey
- Lemon juice
- Butter
- Dill
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior when cooking.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey and fresh lemon juice to create a vibrant glaze, ensuring it's well combined.
- Preheat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, adding a light coating of cooking oil.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan, cooking for approximately 4-5 minutes until the skin becomes crispy and golden brown.
- Carefully flip the fillets and brush generously with the honey-lemon glaze, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- While salmon cooks, prepare the lemon dill butter by softening butter and mixing with finely chopped fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Remove salmon from heat when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and has a beautiful golden-brown glaze.
- Transfer fillets to serving plates and top each with a dollop of the lemon dill butter, allowing it to melt slightly over the warm fish.
- Garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs and a wedge of lemon for presentation and extra flavor.
Tips
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry before cooking to achieve a crispy, golden exterior
- Use a high-quality, fresh salmon for the best taste and texture
- Invest in an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness at 145°F
- Choose a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan for even heat distribution
- Don't overcrowd the pan - cook salmon in batches if necessary
- Let the salmon rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to retain moisture
- Use fresh dill for the butter sauce for the most vibrant flavor
- Adjust honey-lemon glaze sweetness to your preference by balancing ratios
- For extra flavor, consider briefly broiling the glazed salmon for a caramelized finish
- Serve immediately for the best taste and presentation
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 95mg
