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Honey-Glazed Salmon with Sesame

This dish features salmon fillets brushed with a honey and soy glaze, then pan-seared until the edges are crispy and caramelized. The final result has a glossy, golden crust with tender, flaky flesh inside, balanced with nutty sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon fillets skin on or off as preferred
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for pan-frying

Equipment

  • Skillet or Non-stick Frying Pan
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Measure and whisk together honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl until well combined; set aside the glaze.
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  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels; this helps the glaze stick and browning to happen evenly.
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  3. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke.
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  4. Place the salmon fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down if applicable, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the edges turn golden and crispy.
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  5. Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3 minutes, allowing the flesh to turn opaque and flake easily.
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  6. Reduce the heat to medium and pour the honey-soy glaze over the salmon, spooning it over the fillets to coat thoroughly.
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  7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to bubble and thicken slightly, and watch for the edges to caramelize and turn glossy.
  8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds evenly over the glazed salmon for added crunch and flavor.
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  9. Carefully transfer the salmon to a serving plate, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the top for a shiny finish.
  10. Serve immediately, letting the crispy edges and glossy glaze shine, alongside your favorite sides.

Notes

For an extra smoky flavor, finish the salmon with a quick broil for 1 minute after glazing.