Description
A quick and healthy weeknight dinner featuring salmon fillets with a sweet, savory, and smoky honey soy glaze. Ready in just 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper (for seasoning)
- Neutral oil (for grating/oiling foil)
Instructions
- Thaw salmon if frozen, then pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until honey is dissolved.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F / 200°C). Oil the grates or aluminum foil heavily to prevent sticking.
- Place salmon fillets on the grill, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to get grill marks.
- Flip the fillets. Brush the top side generously with the honey soy glaze.
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes, brushing with glaze every minute, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) or fish flakes easily.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer to plates, drizzle with remaining glaze, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Do not overcook the salmon; it continues to cook after being removed from heat. Pull at 140°F for medium-rare or 145°F for well-done. If using foil, oil the foil itself as salmon skin is sticky. For a thicker glaze, simmer with cornstarch. Can be baked at 400°F for 12-15 minutes if grilling is not an option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet per serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 34
Keywords: grilled salmon, honey soy glaze, quick dinner, healthy seafood, weeknight meals, easy salmon recipe, gluten-free dinner