Honey Glazed Salmon (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Salmon
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1 pound fresh salmon
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
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Fresh lemon juice to taste
→ For the Sauce
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1/4 cup honey
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1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
# Let's Cook!:
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Take salmon out of fridge 15-20 minutes before cooking. Cut into 4 equal pieces, pat dry with paper towel, and season with salt & pepper.
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Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to skillet over medium-high heat. Let pan heat up for a few minutes.
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Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and garlic powder in a bowl. Set aside.
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Cook salmon skin-side down for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip salmon and cook another 2-3 minutes until almost cooked through.
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Add remaining tablespoon of butter to skillet. Pour sauce between salmon pieces and let bubble for 30 seconds until thickened. Remove from heat.
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Flip salmon over, spoon sauce over it, and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top. Serve immediately.
# Cook's Notes:
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Adjust cooking time for thicker or thinner salmon fillets
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Crispy salmon skin is delicious but can be removed if preferred
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Don't overcrowd the pan for proper cooking